"Every day, we are out catching fish and selling them. Our community fishery is strong. But it hasn't always been this way. When I was a young man, the waters near my home were largely empty."
"The majority of the fishes that we eat are supported by mangroves, because the submerged roots act as a nursery for baby fish. Mangroves have other superpowers, some of which extend far beyond the tropical coastlines where they grow."
"Mangroves are semiaquatic, meaning they can grow in water and very wet soil. They thrive in areas that most plants never could, where the water is salty."
The Gulf of Thailand is rich in seafood, with local fishermen like Khiev Sat benefiting from a strong community fishery. Historically, fish stocks were low, but the presence of mangroves has transformed the local ecosystem. Mangroves provide essential nursery habitats for juvenile fish, supporting sustainable fisheries. They also play a significant role in combating climate change. These unique plants can thrive in saline environments and have complex root systems that stabilize them, making them vital for both local fisheries and global environmental health.
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