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Mangroves are habitat specialists found in the interface between the land and the sea. They have a complex relationship with organisms in their surroundings. They are global biodiversity hotspot, carbon sink and purifiers of the environment. They are used to produce some useful …

As the second largest producer in the world, shrimp aquaculture plays an important role in the Indonesian economy, particularly in the economies of rural coastal communities. Aggregate production statistics demonstrate that shrimp aquaculture production is increasing rapidly, an…

Most bird species inhabiting mangroves are considered visitors to the habitat. However, some species feed or reproduce almost exclusively in mangroves. If most are visitors, then the question arises as to whether bird communities characteristic of mangroves actually exist. Simil…

The following dissertation contains three studies that use sediment cores to reconstruct past changes in the climate and environment of a tropical lagoon system. These studies provide insight into past droughts and coastal change during geologically recent climate variability an…