Remarkable tree under threat (IMAGE)

University of Sharjah

Remarkable tree under threat

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Mangrove ecosystems in the Arabian Gulf states are vulnerable, and if current trends continue, the region’s mangrove coverage is projected to shrink by an additional 45% over the next 50 years.

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Abdul Wahid Muhammad Ikram.

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