This atlas provides the first truly global assessment of the state of the world's mangroves. Written by the leading expert on mangroves with support from the top international researchers and conservation organizations, this full colour atlas contains 60 full-page maps, hundreds of photographs and illustration and a comprehensive country-by-country assessment of mangroves.Included are the first detailed estimates of changes in mangrove forest cover worldwide and at regional and national levels, an assessment of these changes and a country-by-country examination of biodiversity protection. The book also presents a wealth of global 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 primary and potential productivity, biodiversity, and information on present and traditional uses and values and sustainable management.This title offers the only comprehensive assessment of the state of the world's mangroves, covering 124 countries. Full-colour throughout, 60 maps, hundreds of photos and illustrations and case studies document the ecological and economic importance of mangroves, threats and traditional and sustainable management methods. It is written by the world's leading mangrove expert with the backing of dozens of international organizations including the ISME, FAO, IUCN, The Nature Conservancy and others.

This atlas provides the first truly global assessment of the state of the world's mangroves. Written by the leading expert on mangroves with support from the top international researchers and conservation organizations, this full colour atlas contains 60 full-page maps, hundreds of photographs and illustration and a comprehensive country-by-country assessment of mangroves.Included are the first detailed estimates of changes in mangrove forest cover worldwide and at regional and national levels, an assessment of these changes and a country-by-country examination of biodiversity protection. The book also presents a wealth of global 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 primary and potential productivity, biodiversity, and information on present and traditional uses and values and sustainable management.This title offers the only comprehensive assessment of the state of the world's mangroves, covering 124 countries.

Full-colour throughout, 60 maps, hundreds of photos and illustrations and case studies document the ecological and economic importance of mangroves, threats and traditional and sustainable management methods. It is written by the world's leading mangrove expert with the backing of dozens of international organizations including the ISME, FAO, IUCN, The Nature Conservancy and others.

Dr Mark Spalding is Senior Marine Scientist at the Conservation Strategies Division of The Nature Conservancy, UK. Mami Kainuma is the Project Coordinator and a Senior Researcher for the International Society for Mangrove Ecosystems. Japan. Lorna Collins has worked as a research associate for The Nature Conservancy and is currently studying for a MRes in Marine Biology at the University of Plymouth. Published with ISME, ITTO and project partners FAO, UNESCO-MAB, UNEP-WCMC and UNU-INWEH.