Mangroves on Mahoot Island – Expedition Diary Day 11
Description
After camping last night at Bar Al Hikmann the expedition team have travelled west to try and cross over to Mahoot island.
Mahoot island has one of the largest mangrove habitats in Oman and is a biodiversity hotspot. The mangroves harbour fish nursery grounds, they provide nesting grounds for birds, some of which are only found on the island, but they also provide coastal storm protection from the monsoons and have 10 times the carbon capture capability of traditional forestry.
But their habitats are decreasing in size.
There is a strong and effective mangrove restoration project being run by the Omani Environment Agency and led by Aziza Al Adhoobi. Mark speak to Aziza about the work being done to protect and restore the mangrove habitats
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