Town Shields Against Climate With Mangrove Defense
The delta of Ecuadors Guayas River and nearby tributaries contain the largest expanse of mangroves in the country. This forested labyrinth of tidal channels and low-lying islands is a crucial ecosystem. It teems with wildlife, soaks up floodwater and banks vast amounts of planet-warming carbon.
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