Coastal ecosystems such as mangroves, seagrass meadows, and salt marshes are powerful natural climate solutions. These blue carbon habitats capture and store vast amounts of carbon while shielding shorelines, supporting marine biodiversity, and strengthening food security in climate-vulnerable regions. Yet they are disappearing due to development, pollution, and other human activities. Protecting and restoring these Continue Reading| Sustainable Travel International
Coastal ecosystems like mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes do far more than paint a beautiful backdrop for a day by the sea. These blue carbon ecosystems capture and store enormous amounts of carbon, protect shorelines from storms, and support fisheries and tourism around the world. Yet despite the numerous benefits that blue carbon ecosystems bring Continue Reading| Sustainable Travel International
Tucked between land and sea, you’ve probably seen blue carbon ecosystems without realizing how important they are. Maybe you’ve kayaked through mangrove tunnels, floated over seagrass meadows, or spotted birds feeding in a salt marsh at low tide. These blue carbon habitats do far more than set the scene for coastal adventures; they’re among the Continue Reading| Sustainable Travel International
Hidden beneath the ocean’s surface lies one of Earth’s most important ecosystems. Seagrass is a marine plant that grows in shallow coastal waters, forming underwater meadows known as seagrass beds. These landscapes feed sea turtles, dugongs, and even sharks, while sheltering a diverse array of fish and small organisms. These flowering plants aren’t seaweed but Continue Reading| Sustainable Travel International
As the climate crisis intensifies, mangroves are gaining long-overdue recognition for their role in protecting both people and the planet. These coastal trees capture and store large amounts of carbon, helping to mitigate the greenhouse gases that fuel climate change. They also boost climate resilience, shielding communities from rising seas and storms while sustaining local Continue Reading| Sustainable Travel International