Figure 1.
Global distribution of seagrasses, tidal marshes, and mangroves.
Data sources: Seagrass and saltmarsh coverage data are from the United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC); mangrove coverage data are from UNEP-WCMC in collaboration with the International Society for Mangrove Ecosystems (ISME).
Table 1.
Estimates of carbon released by land-use change in coastal ecosystems globally and associated economic impact.