World Mangrove Day
Celebrated annually on July 26.
Declared by UNESCO in 2015 during its General Conference.
Theme – “Protect Wetlands for Our Future.”
Ecological Importance of Mangroves:
Act as natural barriers against coastal erosion, storm surges, and tsunamis.
Serve as carbon sinks, helping combat climate change.
Provide habitats and breeding grounds for numerous marine species.
Help stabilize shorelines with their complex root systems
