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Photograph by Bianca Lavies / National Geographic Photograph by Goddard_Photography / Getty Images Photograph by Goddard_Photography / Getty Images Photograph by Tazzy1 / Getty Images Photograph by Goddard_Photography / Getty Images Photograph by kendoNice / Getty Images The roots of vegetation in mangrove forests protect the coastline from eroding into the sea. Coastal protection Long-living vegetation, like trees and shrubs, take in and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, a key greenhouse gas that leads to climate change. Carbon sequestration The leaves and branches of trees keep the ground cooler, leading to less water loss from evaporation. Shade and moisture retention Mangrove forests provide key habitat for fish and shellfish to spawn and thrive, supporting local wildlife and fishing for human food. Fisheries Plants filter water to eliminate harmful compounds. Water filtration Seeing rhinos and other wildlife increases the quality of life for local people. Wildlife encounters

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Photograph by Bianca Lavies / National GeographicPhotograph by Goddard_Photography / Getty Images Photograph by Goddard_Photography / Getty Images

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The roots of vegetation in mangrove forests protect the coastline from eroding into the sea.

Coastal protectionLong-living vegetation, like trees and shrubs, take in and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, a key greenhouse gas that leads to climate change.

Carbon sequestrationThe leaves and branches of trees keep the ground cooler, leading to less water loss from evaporation.

Shade and moisture retention

Mangrove forests provide key habitat for fish and shellfish to spawn and thrive, supporting local wildlife and fishing for human food.

FisheriesPlants filter water to eliminate harmful compounds.

Water filtrationSeeing rhinos and other wildlife increases the quality of life for local people.

Wildlife encounters

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Waste decompositionMany people come from around the world to visit the park, boosting the economy and creating new jobs.

Ecotourism

Wood grown in the area can be used to build fires for cooking or heat.

Wood for fuelWater falls as rain and flows into lakes and rivers. Dams save water for later use.

Water supply

Provisioning services

Reg

ulating services

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orting services

Cultural services