Surveys Reveal Vast Mangrove Damage Along Great Barrier Reef and Restoration Hotspots
July 25, 2024
July 25, 2024
TOWNSVILLE, Australia, July 25 (TNSres) -- James Cook University issued the following news release:
A James Cook University report has revealed severe damage in about 80% of mangroves along the Great Barrier Reef, from Cairns to Gladstone - and pinpointed 52 potential restoration hotspots over 17,255 hectares.
The findings bring hope and urgency for today's World Mangrove Day, offering a pathway to recovery and highlighting the critical need for conservation.
A James Cook University report has revealed severe damage in about 80% of mangroves along the Great Barrier Reef, from Cairns to Gladstone - and pinpointed 52 potential restoration hotspots over 17,255 hectares.
The findings bring hope and urgency for today's World Mangrove Day, offering a pathway to recovery and highlighting the critical need for conservation.