Galauna Research Paper
Flora and Fauna: Of the recognized 110 species which live in mangroves, only about 54 species (in 20 genera from 16 families) make up the group of species that occur almost exclusively in mangrove habitats. Many of these species are found in the similar conditions to the tropical conditions of a wide range of salinity, tidal range, anaerobic soils and high light intensity.
Plant biodiversity is relatively low in mangrove ecosystems, especia lly in higher altitudes and the Americas. The mangroves with the highest biodiversity are locat ed in the mangroves of Papua New Guinea, …show more content…
There are 560 native species of plants in the islands with 180 of them being endemic to the islands. For example, Galapagos has its very own, endemic species of cotton, pepper, guava, passion flower and tomato with some of them being grouped in their own endemic genera. Plants are also adapted to having very few insects or other animals to pollinate their flowers or disperse their fruits and seeds. The Islands have a wide array of endemic fauna, invertebrates, birds, reptiles and a few mammals native to the islands rather than introduced, for example the Galapagos tortoise and many species of iguana. The fauna of the ocean is as varies as the terrestrial fauna with species of sharks, rays, fur seals, sea lions, whales, dolphins, starfish, marine iguanas, penguins and …show more content…
The problems Chao Mai has faced include mangrove destruction to produce charcoal, and the destruction of sea grass (important nursery for commercial fish and prawns) by large fishing boats. To combat these problems Yadfon created an 80 hectare managed mangrove forest free from any type of aquaculture, as well as by raising awareness to the public on sea grass to reduce destruction. Now these mangroves are managed sustainably by the community.
Coastal Biodiversity of Ramong: this area contains the most extensive mangrove systems in Thailand (200km2) along its river estuaries. CBR is a collaborative project between the Natural History Museum in London and other local organizations funded by the EU. Its main interests are protecting biodiversity and long term environmental monitoring as well as raising awareness to local companies and the government. It has been involved in arranging meetings with local communities, open days and a youth campus based on biodiversity.
Wetlands International: is an indie NGO based on the conservation of all types of wetland. They have four main
Plant biodiversity is relatively low in mangrove ecosystems, especia lly in higher altitudes and the Americas. The mangroves with the highest biodiversity are locat ed in the mangroves of Papua New Guinea, …show more content…
There are 560 native species of plants in the islands with 180 of them being endemic to the islands. For example, Galapagos has its very own, endemic species of cotton, pepper, guava, passion flower and tomato with some of them being grouped in their own endemic genera. Plants are also adapted to having very few insects or other animals to pollinate their flowers or disperse their fruits and seeds. The Islands have a wide array of endemic fauna, invertebrates, birds, reptiles and a few mammals native to the islands rather than introduced, for example the Galapagos tortoise and many species of iguana. The fauna of the ocean is as varies as the terrestrial fauna with species of sharks, rays, fur seals, sea lions, whales, dolphins, starfish, marine iguanas, penguins and …show more content…
The problems Chao Mai has faced include mangrove destruction to produce charcoal, and the destruction of sea grass (important nursery for commercial fish and prawns) by large fishing boats. To combat these problems Yadfon created an 80 hectare managed mangrove forest free from any type of aquaculture, as well as by raising awareness to the public on sea grass to reduce destruction. Now these mangroves are managed sustainably by the community.
Coastal Biodiversity of Ramong: this area contains the most extensive mangrove systems in Thailand (200km2) along its river estuaries. CBR is a collaborative project between the Natural History Museum in London and other local organizations funded by the EU. Its main interests are protecting biodiversity and long term environmental monitoring as well as raising awareness to local companies and the government. It has been involved in arranging meetings with local communities, open days and a youth campus based on biodiversity.
Wetlands International: is an indie NGO based on the conservation of all types of wetland. They have four main