World atlas of mangroves

This atlas provides the first truly global assessment of the state of the world's mangroves. Initial chapters provide a global view, with information on distribution, biogeography, productivity and wider ecology, as well as on human uses, economic values, threats, and approaches for mangrove management. These themes are revisited throughout the regional chapters, where the maps provide a spatial context or starting point for further exploration. The book also presents a wealth of statistics on biodiversity, habitat area, loss and economic value which provide a unique record of mangroves against which future threats and changes can be evaluated. Case-studies, written by regional experts provide insights into regional mangrove issues, including ecology, primary and potential productivity, biodiversity, sustainable management and information on present and traditional uses and values.

Written by experts on mangroves with support from more than 100 international mangrove researchers and organizations, this full colour atlas contains 60 full-page maps showing locations of all the world's mangroves, hundreds of photographs and illustrations and comprehensive country-by-country assessments of mangroves. The detailed maps and new mangrove area statistics are derived from recent satellite imagery, comprising, a comprehensive study ever undertaken of these important ecosystems.