Insect Biodiversity in Mangrove Ecosystem in Northern Vietnam

29 Feb 2024 Cat Ba National Park, Vietnam, Asia Biodiversity | Education | Invertebrates

Van Cuong Duong

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.

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.

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