Mangroves absorb more carbon from the atmosphere than previously measured and also help mitigate damage in a devastating storm.
Both elements have major policy implications for coastal Asia, particularly South-east Asia, experts say, because they underscore the value of mangroves in buffering low-lying coastal regions against sea-level rise and storm surges, as well as their carbon sequestration potential.
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