How mangrove forests protect the coasts from wave erosion 🤯

Mangroves are ecosystems that protect us from climate change,... preserve biodiversity, support livelihoods & more. For the first time, Food and Agriculture Organization & experts have mapped the current state of mangrove forests & how they have changed over time. More👉 #MangroveDayshow more

From skies to seas, and forests to mangroves, species... like the Bonelli's eagles, green sea turtles, mangrove crabs, and great green macaws face growing threats. With the Tech4Nature initiative, technology is helping protect and support conservation efforts across ecosystems.show more

How mangroves protect the shore from violent waves.

How mangroves protect the shore from violent waves.

How mangroves protect the shorelines from strong waves

Man on a jetski saves surfer from 30 foot... wave 🌊🤯show more

#BlueCarbon ecosystems such as seagrass beds & mangrove forests... are an important ally in tackling the #ClimateCrisis and supporting global development goals. Dive into the "Blue Carbon Handbook", commissioned by #OceanPanel 👉 Via Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission -UNESCOshow more

A tetrapod is a concrete block designed to prevent... erosion by dissipating wave energy along coastlines. Its tetrahedral shape allows water to flow around it, reducing the force of incoming waves This is how they are madeshow more

🌏🌿 On #WorldMangroveDay, let’s highlight the rapid loss of... mangroves & efforts to protect them. Learn how the IUCN-#Huawei #Tech4Nature partnership is helping to safeguard endangered jaguars in Mexico, whose territory includes mangrove ecosystems 👉 #TECH4ALL C Minds Gobierno de Yucatánshow more

Mangroves are Climate Super Heroes. On this International Day... for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem ( Designated by UNESCO in 2015) let us look at some incredible facts about Mangroves 1. More than 1500 plants and animal species depend on mangoves 2. One hectare of mangroves can store 3754 tons of carbon which is equivalent to taking 2650 cars off the road for one year 3. Mangroves provide protection against storm surges, tsunami and sea erosion.A 500 meter mangrove strip reduces wave heights by 50 to 99% Picchavaram Mangrove forests in Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu spread in around 1100 hectares are one of the most incredible ecosystems in India. #MangroveDay #InternationalMangroveDay #Mangroves Source UNESCO UN Environment Programme video Supriya Sahu IASshow more

How I protect my art from AI crap

This is how the valleys were formed as a... result of the erosion of the stream along the bedshow more

POV: Your favourite chocolate bar wouldn't exist without forests.... 🍫🌳 Cacao grows in tropical forests that are home to incredible wildlife, help tackle climate change, and support millions of people's livelihoods. So this #WorldChocolateDay, let's give some love back to the forests behind every bite. 💚 Join Team Forest and help protect the places that keep chocolate (and so much more) on the menu. 🍫🌿 Because forests > deforestation. #WorldChocolateDay #TeamForestshow more

"HOW IN THE WORLD?!?" 🤯🤯🤯

HOW?! 🤯 Jarace Walker hits the turnaround jumper from... the corner to beat the halftime buzzer.show more

nok 67 Adding foliage and floor markings to previous... environment. Erosion on the exterior path is done by erasing random pixels on startup. There's another tilemap to designate how much erosion there should be.show more

We have a responsibility to protect Canada’s extraordinary natural... heritage – from our lakes and forests to our mountains and coastlines. Our new Nature Strategy will protect up to 2.4 million km² of our lands and oceans — and mobilise new capital for sustained conservation efforts going forward.show more

this is what happens when someone stops surfing the... wave... and starts surfing the impossible. 🌊🤯show more