WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE
Mangroves in Benin. Such vegetation provides an important
buffer from the ravages of ocean storms and currents. Photo credit - Ji-Elle.
The ocean contributes $1.5 trillion annually to the overall economy and assures the livelihood of 10-12 percentof the world’s population. But there’s another reason to protect marine ecosystems—they’re crucial for curbing climate change. More here.
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