Mark B.
@mangrove-nerd.bsky.social
Conservationist and boring small brown fish enthusiast.
Intersectional ecology // coastal ecosystems // blue carbon // tropical ichthyology // biotope aquaria
Posting on behalf of myself, not in a professional capacity.
Intersectional ecology // coastal ecosystems // blue carbon // tropical ichthyology // biotope aquaria
Posting on behalf of myself, not in a professional capacity.
I had a very small part in this series, near the beginning. So happy with what Wetlands International produced here.
Great for a non-technical audience to understand that for #mangroves restoration solutions are in addressing drivers of loss or habitat degradation, not in planting.
Great for a non-technical audience to understand that for #mangroves restoration solutions are in addressing drivers of loss or habitat degradation, not in planting.
As interest in mangrove restoration grows, it's crucial to use the best methods.
This video series highlights why inclusive ecological approaches, backed by science and local community involvement, are the key to success.
Watch: www.decadeonrestoration.org/how-effectiv...
This video series highlights why inclusive ecological approaches, backed by science and local community involvement, are the key to success.
Watch: www.decadeonrestoration.org/how-effectiv...
March 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM
I had a very small part in this series, near the beginning. So happy with what Wetlands International produced here.
Great for a non-technical audience to understand that for #mangroves restoration solutions are in addressing drivers of loss or habitat degradation, not in planting.
Great for a non-technical audience to understand that for #mangroves restoration solutions are in addressing drivers of loss or habitat degradation, not in planting.
There are some real gems in the @cifor-icraf.bsky.social library.
Qualitative data is key to unpacking gender issues beyond surface statistics.
📑 This free training toolkit provides practical guidance and resources for uncovering the hidden dimensions of #gender.
Download a copy👉 https://bit.ly/422wYUV
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📑 This free training toolkit provides practical guidance and resources for uncovering the hidden dimensions of #gender.
Download a copy👉 https://bit.ly/422wYUV
@ifad.org @ifpri.org @bioversityciat.bsky.social
March 14, 2025 at 10:28 AM
There are some real gems in the @cifor-icraf.bsky.social library.
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Freshwater biodiversity is declining twice as fast as in oceans & forests.
A new UNEP-led project will help Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania & Zambia restore Lake Tanganyika’s ecosystems and promote sustainable resource use: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
A new UNEP-led project will help Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania & Zambia restore Lake Tanganyika’s ecosystems and promote sustainable resource use: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
March 11, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Freshwater biodiversity is declining twice as fast as in oceans & forests.
A new UNEP-led project will help Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania & Zambia restore Lake Tanganyika’s ecosystems and promote sustainable resource use: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
A new UNEP-led project will help Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania & Zambia restore Lake Tanganyika’s ecosystems and promote sustainable resource use: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
Reposted by Mark B.
Can carbon trading finance #mangrove conservation?
Indonesia’s 3.39M hectares of mangroves store 3.14B tons of carbon, but experts say carbon credits alone aren’t enough. Fisheries, ecotourism and community-led models matter too.
Read more:🔗 bit.ly/4bphMGn
#TreesPeoplePlanet
Indonesia’s 3.39M hectares of mangroves store 3.14B tons of carbon, but experts say carbon credits alone aren’t enough. Fisheries, ecotourism and community-led models matter too.
Read more:🔗 bit.ly/4bphMGn
#TreesPeoplePlanet
How viable is carbon trading for the mangrove business? - CIFOR-ICRAF Forests News
Indonesia is home to 3.39 million hectares of mangroves, storing an estimated 3.14 billion tons of carbon. This carbon stock presents an opportunity for revenue generation through carbon trading, whic...
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March 5, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Can carbon trading finance #mangrove conservation?
Indonesia’s 3.39M hectares of mangroves store 3.14B tons of carbon, but experts say carbon credits alone aren’t enough. Fisheries, ecotourism and community-led models matter too.
Read more:🔗 bit.ly/4bphMGn
#TreesPeoplePlanet
Indonesia’s 3.39M hectares of mangroves store 3.14B tons of carbon, but experts say carbon credits alone aren’t enough. Fisheries, ecotourism and community-led models matter too.
Read more:🔗 bit.ly/4bphMGn
#TreesPeoplePlanet
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Indigenous peoples, through their deep-rooted connection with and knowledge of their land, are helping to conserve some of the most remarkable species on Earth. Yet, too often, their voices and contributions are overlooked. We’re working to change that. ⤵️ www.conservation.org/blog/why-rar...
Why rare species thrive on Indigenous lands
From the savannas of Africa to remote Pacific islands, Indigenous Peoples and local communities are helping to conserve some of the most remarkable species on Earth.
www.conservation.org
March 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Indigenous peoples, through their deep-rooted connection with and knowledge of their land, are helping to conserve some of the most remarkable species on Earth. Yet, too often, their voices and contributions are overlooked. We’re working to change that. ⤵️ www.conservation.org/blog/why-rar...
Can I deal with 400 emails, grant reporting, three conference presentations and copy edit four 30 page reports by the end of today? Let's find out...
#lifeinstem
#lifeinstem
March 5, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Can I deal with 400 emails, grant reporting, three conference presentations and copy edit four 30 page reports by the end of today? Let's find out...
#lifeinstem
#lifeinstem
Reposted by Mark B.
One of my favorite thought experiments is to imagine what the Western Atlantic might look like if we still had monk seals and their predators.
The loss of megafauna over the last 50,000 years has caused ecological theories to be based on already-degraded ecosystems.
https://doi.org/10.1111/oik.11134
#Megafauna #Coexistence #Megaherbivore #ShiftingBaselineSyndrome #CommunityEcology #LargeHerbivore
https://doi.org/10.1111/oik.11134
#Megafauna #Coexistence #Megaherbivore #ShiftingBaselineSyndrome #CommunityEcology #LargeHerbivore
February 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
One of my favorite thought experiments is to imagine what the Western Atlantic might look like if we still had monk seals and their predators.
First post. Hi, I'm a conservationist, nature lover, specialize in coastal ecosystems (mangroves), always learning.
November 20, 2024 at 5:10 PM
First post. Hi, I'm a conservationist, nature lover, specialize in coastal ecosystems (mangroves), always learning.