29 Feb 2024 Cat Ba National Park, Vietnam, Asia Invertebrates | Biodiversity | Education
The project aims to investigate insect species in threatened mangrove ecosystems, assessing the effects of habitat changes and environmental factors on species abundance and distribution.
Mangrove forest with pencil-like roots that grow vertically up from the underground root system. The tangled growth of roots spread far and wide, providing anchors as well as a large surface area to absorb oxygen. © Nguyen Thanh Son, a member of our lab.
This will create the first insect biodiversity database for northern Vietnam's mangroves, aiding future insect identification and informing management policies and conservation strategies. Additionally, a specimen collection and media files will be prepared for educational activities like lectures, workshops, and exhibitions.
Header: ©Nguyen Thanh Son, a member of our lab.