Due to the importance of the mangrove ecosystem, this article attempts to
clarify that its degradation and progressive land loss should be a global concern. As highlighted previously, 90%
of marine organisms spend part of their lives in this ecosystem, and 80% of the global fish catches are dependent
on mangroves (Sandilyan & Kathiresan, 2012). Additionally, several associated benefits of mangroves result
from their incredible biodiversity and promising genetic resources, which increases the global need to protect
this rich ecosystem. The coastal localization of mangrove ecosystems must also be examined. Mangrove-rich
countries, such as Indonesia, Australia, Brazil and Mexico, which together contain 42% of the global mangrove
land area, should assume the lead in mangrove study and protection.