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Dedication video from BSED III-C Social Studies Major

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Mangrove forests are incredibly important ecosystems. In a study from 2014, mangrove forests were found to provide ecosystem services (benefits to humans) valued at $194,000 per hectare annually. Today is International Mangrove Day and here are just a few reasons we should care about mangroves - and invest in protecting them:

1. Biodiversity. Home to an incredible array of species, mangroves are biodiversity hotspots. They provide nesting and breeding habitat for fish and shellfish, migratory birds, and sea turtles. An estimated 80% of the global fish catch relies on mangrove forests either directly or indirectly. In the Bay of Jiquilisco, there are at least 2 crocodile, 3 bivalve, 3 crab and shrimp, 4 sea turtle, 9 bird, and 12 amphibian species, as well as numerous species of fish. Several of these animal species are endangered.

2. Livelihoods. The rural communities we work with are fishers and farmers who depend on their natural environment to provide for their families. Healthy mangrove ecosystems mean healthy fisheries from which to fish, and healthy land on which to farm. Since 2011, we've worked with communities to define and implement Local Plans for Sustainable Use (PLAS, by its Spanish acronym) to regulate the use of natural resources like fish, clams and crabs, and ensure that future generations will be able to count on these same resources. Check out this video from Friends of the Earth about mangroves and livelihoods:

3. Water. Mangroves are essential to maintaining water quality. With their dense network of roots and surrounding vegetation, they filter and trap sediments, heavy metals, and other pollutants. This ability to retain sediments flowing from upstream prevents contamination of downstream waterways and protects sensitive habitat like coral reefs and seagrass beds below.

4. Coastal defense. Mangroves are the first line of defense for coastal communities. They stabilize shorelines by slowing erosion and provide natural barriers protecting coastal communities from increased storm surge, flooding, and hurricanes. In 2003, it was estimated that a quarter of the world's population lived within 100 kilometers of the coast and at 100 meters of sea level. Robust mangrove forests are natural protection for communities vulnerable both to sea level rise and the more intense and frequent weather events caused by climate change.

5. Carbon storage. Mangroves " sequester carbon at a rate two to four times greater than mature tropical forests and store three to five times more carbon per equivalent area than tropical forests" like the Amazon rainforest. This means that conserving and restoring mangroves is essential to fighting climate change, the warming of the global climate fueled by increased carbon emissions, that is already having disastrous effects on communities worldwide. At the same time, mangroves are vulnerable to climate change as sea level rise pushes ecosystems inland.

6. Materials. In addition to consuming fish and shellfish from the mangroves, communities have historically used mangrove wood and other extracts for both building and medicinal purposes. Their potential as a source for novel biological materials, such as antibacterial compounds and pest-resistance genes, remains largely undiscovered. Mangroves represent less than 0.4% of the the world's forest, but they're disappearing three to five times faster than forests as a whole. Along with our partners, we are supporting communities in implementing innovative techniques like Ecological Mangrove Restoration (EMR) to help mangroves thrive.

7. Sustainable development. Intact and healthy mangrove forests in El Salvador have an untapped potential for sustainable revenue-generating initiatives including ecotourism, sport fishing, and other recreational activities. Whereas unregulated development threatens mangroves - like mega tourism projects in Mexico, polluting industries in India and Vietnam, or large-scale shrimp aquaculture in many parts of the world - locally-led community development can offer economic growth without compromising coastal ecosystems.

Mangrove forests are extremely productive ecosystems, providing critical services that benefit all of us. EcoViva and our partners are working to build a Mangrove Resource Collaborative that will strengthen mangrove conservation by gathering community leaders, scientists, and policymakers around the common goal of creating sound coastal policy. We love mangroves, and we hope you do too!

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Mangrove forests are incredibly important ecosystems. In a study from 2014, mangrove forests were found to provide ecosystem services (benefits to humans) valued at $194,000 per hectare annually. Today is International Mangrove Day and here are just a few reasons we should care about mangroves - and invest in protecting them: 1.

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Have a grasp of inspiration and knowledge!

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Have a grasp of inspiration and knowledge!

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Be like Wilson definitely not the whale but the Mangroove tree planter.

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Mangroves are multi-talents. They are one of the best fighters we have against climate change. But they are so much more than that. Mangrove forests offer protection from storm surges and erosion, their roots create a safe space for juvenile underwater life and they create opportunities for people. Just like they do for Wilson Gastanes from the Philippines.

Want to know more about the superpowers of mangrove trees and how you can help change people's lives? Then keep on reading.

Wilson and the Mangroves

The Philippines are Click A Tree's latest tree planting location. The planting takes place on Mindanao Island, which is the second biggest island in the country. This is also where 61-year old Wilson lives and plants your trees for the seas.

If you want to know more about our planting project and why we plant mangroves in the Philippines, check out this article.

It's actually quite recent that Wilson became part of our tree planting team. But even in this short time he was able to accomplish a lot! We're still astonished by the amount of trees he has planted.

In 1 ½ years Wilson has planted between 8.000 trees! If the conditions are right - low tide, no sea grass, less rocks, etc. - he is able to plant around 500 mangroves a day. Amazing, right?!

Childhood Memories of a Mangrove Pool

There are many reasons why Wilson plants mangroves. More on the various reasons later but first we'll share Wilson's personal mangrove story of creating change after feeling powerless.

Many years ago Wilson used to take his friends to his mangrove pool. Just imagine the fun he and his friends had there. Doing swimming competitions, diving for fish or just enjoying the cool water on a hot day.

But then one day, Wilson and his neighbours witnessed businessmen destroying their mangrove pool. Cutting mangroves to create fish and shrimp farms.

To this day he remembers and misses his mangrove pool. That's why he promised himself to plant a new one for his kids, so they can have as much fun as he had.

Want to see more mangrove content? Follow us on Instagram - There you'll find the latest updates about our projects.

How Planting Mangroves Helps the Future of the Philippines

Being a tropical island in Southeast Asia doesn't only come with benefits. The Philippines are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Sea-levels are rising and natural disasters are increasing.

In addition to that, there are mounting issues with soil erosion, crop quality, landslides, and watershed management as a result of deforestation.

Time is running out. Therefore, we need to act TODAY. We need to start opening our eyes to the things that are happening. Wilson doesn't have the option to not worry about climate change and how it will affect his home and family.

Wilson: "If we cannot help nature recover, then there is no help for us humans."

The life for fisher families in the Philippines is hard enough as is, but if the weather conditions worsen, they won't be able to feed their families.

Planting mangroves helps Wilson and others because it gives them a stable income while the mangrove forests invite more wild- and marine life to gather near them.

The Superpower of Wilson's Mangroves

Mangroves as a Source of Food

Once the mangroves are planted, it doesn't take long until the first clams are seen on the young mangrove stems. Wilson and his colleagues collect them and sell some of their catch on the market and use the rest to make clam soup.

When the mangroves grow older more marine life makes the roots of the mangroves their home. The tangled area creates a safe space for life underwater including many types of fish, crab and shrimp.

So, not only do the mangroves protect the people from floods and erosions but they are also an important source of food for humans as well as underwater life.

But did you know that mangroves also collect plastic from the sea?

Mangroves in the Fight Against Plastic Pollution

Yup, you read that right!

Plastic pollution is a big global problem. And unfortunately, there is no magic spell to make the plastic waste just disappear once we are done with it.

Wilson is experiencing this problem first hand when he goes to the beach. Most things are wrapped in plastic, like their morning coffees and bread. And most of the plastic will later be seen in the sea due to the lack of recycling areas in Wilson's village.

We want to put a stop to the plastic pollution in the ocean and that's why we collect 1 kg of plastic from the ocean for every tree planted.

Do you want to hear something else amazing? Wilson said, that they are planing on creating flowerpots from the plastic they collect, which they then can use for the tree-planting.

How great is that?

What difference has planting mangroves made in the Philippines?

Planting mangroves means protecting families and their homes. They are an important source of food.And planting mangroves means creating chances.

Wilson and his tree planting colleagues plant trees to give their children a better life. Through planting mangroves, they can make sure that their kids' future is stable enough without needing to move somewhere else to find work.

It's important for Wilson to make his kids feel safe and assured that they can live a life with no hardships.

Wilson's Dream

"I hope more people understand the important role that mangroves have for the sea, the land, the environment, but also for our livelihood. Mangroves are our future."

Help Us Change People's Lives

Changing lives doesn't have to be hard. You don't have to add to your to-do list or even leave your house. You can help change people's lives by planting mangroves with just a few keystrokes.

Help us make Wilson's dream come true and plant mangrove trees right now.

Remember to follow us on Instagram for the latest inspiring stories, everything trees and a special surprise for Mangrove Day.

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How Mangroves Create Chances in the Philippines - Meet Wilson

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Mangroves are multi-talents. They are one of the best fighters we have against climate change. But they are so much more than that. Mangrove forests offer protection from storm surges and erosion, their roots create a safe space for juvenile underwater life and they create opportunities for people.

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~ Galileo didn't invent the telescope

he just made the telescope better, Hans Lippershey made the telescope

~ The painting Mona Lisa is actually called La Gioconda

the woman in the painting was the wife of a man named Francesco del Gioconda

~ Betsy Ross didn't sew the first American Flag

there is no evidence that she did, it was a legend passed down by her grandson

~ No one has ever been found innocent of a crime

No one is innocent of a crime, just not guilty

~ Chinese Checkers wasn't a Chinese invention

It is a western invention, it was first played in the United States in 1920

~ Saint Patrick wasn't really Irish

He was Scottish

~ The Canary Islands weren't named after birds

They were named after dogs, not birds, the latin name is insulae canariae

~ The log cabin wasn't an American invention

Swedish settlers founded log cabins in the United States

~ Mount Everest isn't the world's tallest mountain

It is from sea level to the top, but not from underground. Mauna Kea in Hawaii is the tallest because some of it is underground.

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Galileo didn't invent the telescope he just made the telescope better, Hans Lippershey made the telescope ~ The painting Mona Lisa is actually called La Gioconda the woman in the painting was the wife of a man named Francesco del Gioconda ~ Betsy Ross didn't sew the first American Flag