Doha: H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, tweeted some amazing photos from Al Thakira Mangroves yesterday, as Qatar marked World Mangrove Day.
The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO in 2015 and celebrated each year on 26 July, aims to raise awareness of the importance of mangrove ecosystems as “a unique, special and vulnerable ecosystem" and to promote solutions for their sustainable management, conservation and uses.
Mangroves in Qatar extend over an area of 14 square km. These forests maintain the appropriate temperature for the coastal areas in which they are located, especially in reducing thermal differences between day and night.
Amazing photos from Al Thakira Mangroves
— Al Mayassa Al Thani (@almayassahamad) July 26, 2021
Mangroves are rare, spectacular & prolific ecosystems on the boundary between land and sea. These extra ordinary ecosystems contribute to the wellbeing, food security, and protection of coastal communities worldwide.#WorldMangroveDay pic.twitter.com/ColQMljxQg
Mangroves are rare, spectacular, and prolific ecosystems on the boundary between land and sea. These extraordinary ecosystems contribute to the wellbeing, food security, and protection of coastal communities worldwide. They support a rich biodiversity and provide a valuable nursery habitat for fish and crustaceans. Mangroves also act as a form of natural coastal defense against storm surges, tsunamis, rising sea levels and erosion. Their soils are highly effective carbon sinks, sequestering vast amounts of carbon.
