Why mangroves are critical in climate change fight, and how Indonesia and Tanzania are using eco-tourism to protect them

David hopes this nascent eco-tourism project can help fund work to patrol the Marine Protected Area’s more than 5,000 hectares (12,355 acres) of mangrove forest. A section of lush coastline on Mafia Island. Photo: Getty Images Mangroves act as carbon sinks, absorbing large quantities of planet-heating carbon dioxide, as well as offering benefits from protecting … Read more