Distribution and drivers of global mangrove forest change, 1996-2010

Author:

Thomas N, Lucas R, Bunting P, Hardy A, Rosenqvist A, Simard M.

Publication Year:

2017

Citation:

Thomas N, Lucas R, Bunting P, Hardy A, Rosenqvist A, Simard M. "Distribution and drivers of global mangrove forest change, 1996-2010." PLoS ONE 2017, 12(6): e0179302. https://doi.org/ 10.1371/journal.pone.0179302

Description:

This study provides the first indication of the drivers behind mangrove land cover and land use change across the (pan-)tropics during 1996-2010. The primary driver of anthropogenic mangrove loss was found to be the conversion of mangrove to aquaculture/agriculture, although substantial advance of mangroves was also evident in many regions.

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