Mangroves thwart carbon absorption in atmosphere, studies reveal
The quest to better understand how mangroves can help tackle climate-related problems is part of a global strategy to protect these ecosystems promoted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (Unesco), which has designated July 26 as the International Day for the Conservation of Mangroves.The initiative has mobilized scientists. Research shows that restoring these ecosystems could prove instrumental in reducing carbon in the environment, slowing down the pace of global warming.In early July, researchers from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) completed a study focusing on the city’s mangroves. Investigations took place in the bays of Ilha Grande, Sepetiba, and Guanabara, as well as in Baixada de Jacarepaguá and Baixada Norte Fluminense. The s...