Oct 15, 2024 - World
Smile to go: Recovering mangroves
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Children help with a tree plantation drive in Masca, northern Honduras. Source: via Noticias Telemundo
Fisherwomen and men in Honduras are taking it upon themselves to help repopulate a critical swamp area affected by erosion.
State of play: The loss of mangroves, or coastal tree areas, is happening at a faster rate than general forest loss, according to studies.
- That affects biodiversity and these tropical forests' capacity to help mitigate global warming.
- In response, a community dedicated to fishing in Masca, northern Honduras, has been planting new trees and shrubs in the area.
What they're saying: "We are just really hoping to help recover some of what's been lost, including fish and crab species," fisherman Mario Martínez tells Noticias Telemundo.
