How mangrove forests protect the coast Mangroves are important to people because they help stabilize coastline ecosystem and prevent erosion. Mangroves also provide natural infrastructure and protection to nearby populated areas by preventing erosion and absorbing storm surge impacts during extreme weather events such as hurricanes. This simple model from Dutch research institute Deltares makes it very easy to understand how mangroves protect the coast from the impact of waves. . . #mangrove #co

Fifty years ago, on 9 August 1970, 150 protestors marched against police harassment in Notting Hill. This is the story of the Mangrove 9, a group of Black activists who were arrested for leading the protest and who changed British history by taking a stand against racial discrimination. ‘Mangrove’ is one of five Small Axe films by Academy Award-winner Steve McQueen. Coming this autumn to BBC One and BBC iPlayer. | BBC One