Abstract:Mangrove ecosystems across the island face many threats to their survival despite the multitude of benefits provided by them. Their superior carbon sequestration and storage capacity make them ideal for climate change mitigation. However, the conservation and management of these ecosystems are difficult mainly due to the lack of baseline information. The present study is a preliminary investigation of the diversity of mangroves and the distribution of biomass carbon across mangrove species in the Chilaw lagoon… Show more
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