Imagine a natural fortress standing strong against raging storms. That's what mangroves and other forested wetlands do for ...

Tidal surges now isolate parts of Sagar Island ... has been robbed of its protective mangroves by tree cutting and sea-level rise and is eroding steadily. Nitya Gopal lost his home.

In some parts of Chibayesh ... small fish and birds depend on mangrove ecosystems for food and shelter. The trees also contribute powerfully to climate change mitigation.

Navi Mumbai: In a pioneering initiative along the Navi Mumbai coastline, the plantation of a rare mangrove species — Rhizophora mucronata, known for its distinctive top-flowing roots — has ...