Benefits of mangrove forest for ecosystems

The air photo of the fishing boat is in the mangrove forest area in Bahodopi, Morowali Regency, Central Sulawesi, Tuesday (2/1/2024). Mangrove forest serves as a natural barrier against storms and waves, protecting coastlines from erosion and helps reduce the impact of natural disasters and mangrove also improves the welfare of local communities through tourism and fishing of fish, shrimp and crabs. ANTARA PHOTO/Mohamad Hamzah/Spt.