Originally lush mangroves, large areas have become gloomy and dim. With the large-scale death, a large number of white sticky substances appear in the stems, respiratory roots and leaves of mangroves.
From 20 19 to 12 to April 2020, the relevant departments have issued six shutdown rectification documents, to no avail. The company also claimed that the cause of death of mangroves was unknown, and now the damaged area of mangroves has reached about 260 mu.
The value of mangrove existence:
Mangroves, known as "coastal guards" and "marine green lungs", are woody plant communities growing in intertidal zones along tropical and subtropical coasts. They play an irreplaceable role in wave attenuation and revetment, seawater purification, maintaining offshore biodiversity, carbon sequestration, scientific research and ecological experience, and have high ecological service value.
Experts say that one of the typical characteristics of mangrove ecosystem is that "extremely low plant diversity supports extremely high biodiversity", which is an important habitat for rare and endangered waterfowl and a breeding ground for fish, shrimp, crab and shellfish.
The above contents refer to China Xiaokang. Com- What is the reason for the disappearance of mangroves in Beihai, Guangxi? What if the six bans can't stop the illegal construction?