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Mark B.

@mangrove-nerd.bsky.social

Conservationist and boring small brown fish enthusiast. Intersectional ecology // coastal ecosystems // blue carbon // tropical ichthyology // biotope aquaria Posting on behalf of myself, not in a professional capacity.

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I had a very small part in this series, near the beginning. So happy with what Wetlands International produced here.

Great for a non-technical audience to understand that for #mangroves restoration solutions are in addressing drivers of loss or habitat degradation, not in planting.

14.03.2025 10:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There are some real gems in the @cifor-icraf.bsky.social library.

14.03.2025 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The image shows a sunset over Lake Tanganyika, with golden light reflecting on the calm water. Dark clouds fill the sky, and several boats float in the distance. White text overlays the image, reading: β€œPROTECTING BIODIVERSITY & HALTING LAND DEGRADATION in the Lake Tanganyika Basin.” The UN Environment Programme logo is positioned in the top right corner.

The image shows a sunset over Lake Tanganyika, with golden light reflecting on the calm water. Dark clouds fill the sky, and several boats float in the distance. White text overlays the image, reading: β€œPROTECTING BIODIVERSITY & HALTING LAND DEGRADATION in the Lake Tanganyika Basin.” The UN Environment Programme logo is positioned in the top right corner.

Freshwater biodiversity is declining twice as fast as in oceans & forests.

A new UNEP-led project will help Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania & Zambia restore Lake Tanganyika’s ecosystems and promote sustainable resource use: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

11.03.2025 06:24 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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How viable is carbon trading for the mangrove business? - CIFOR-ICRAF Forests News IndonesiaΒ is home to 3.39 million hectares of mangroves, storing an estimated 3.14 billion tons of carbon. This carbon stock presents an opportunity for revenue generation through carbon trading, whic...

Can carbon trading finance #mangrove conservation?

Indonesia’s 3.39M hectares of mangroves store 3.14B tons of carbon, but experts say carbon credits alone aren’t enough. Fisheries, ecotourism and community-led models matter too.

Read more:πŸ”— bit.ly/4bphMGn

#TreesPeoplePlanet

05.03.2025 11:55 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Welcome!

06.03.2025 22:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The answer was no.

06.03.2025 22:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why rare species thrive on Indigenous lands From the savannas of Africa to remote Pacific islands, Indigenous Peoples and local communities are helping to conserve some of the most remarkable species on Earth. 

Indigenous peoples, through their deep-rooted connection with and knowledge of their land, are helping to conserve some of the most remarkable species on Earth. Yet, too often, their voices and contributions are overlooked. We’re working to change that. ‡️ www.conservation.org/blog/why-rar...

06.03.2025 17:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Can I deal with 400 emails, grant reporting, three conference presentations and copy edit four 30 page reports by the end of today? Let's find out...

#lifeinstem

05.03.2025 08:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

One of my favorite thought experiments is to imagine what the Western Atlantic might look like if we still had monk seals and their predators.

16.02.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

First post. Hi, I'm a conservationist, nature lover, specialize in coastal ecosystems (mangroves), always learning.

20.11.2024 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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