Why are carbon-rich mangroves so crucial? 🤔

Dr. Robert Twilley a Professor in the Department of Oceanography and Coastal Science at Louisiana State University explains their importance, as they act as nature's own air purifiers! 🌳

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Not only do they naturally absorb a substantial 73 teragrams of carbon annually, but they do it for free! 🍃💨

Preserving mangroves is crucial to conserving our very own air-cleaning superheroes.

When we disrupt these ecosystems, we risk releasing stored carbon back into the atmosphere. 🌳🔥

Let's protect them to keep our air clean! 🍃🙌🌊