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Restore degraded mangroves and seagrass beds to enhance fish nurseries, increase biodiversity, and stabilize coastlines against erosion and storms

Students & Supervisors

Student Authors
Hasibul Islam Hasib
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Jannatul Ferdous
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Md. Siam Mehedi
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Tamim Hasan Apurbo
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Supervisors
Md. Mortuza Ahmmed
Associate Professor, Faculty, FST

Abstract

Restoring degraded mangroves and seagrass beds plays a pivotal role in fair and the health of marine ecosystems, supporting rich biodiversity, and strengthening coastal resilience amid mounting environmental challenges. Mangroves and seagrasses function as essential nurseries for fish and shellfish species, delivering shelter, protection, and abundant feeding opportunities that form the foundation for productive nearshore fisheries. These vital habitats also act as natural coastal defenses, stabilizing sediments, minimizing erosion, and dissipating the energy from storms and rising sea levels, thus protecting villages and infrastructure along vulnerable coastlines. Restoration push in Bangladesh and other coastal regions have demonstrated impressive increases in juvenile fish abundance and overall marine diversification following interventions such as community led planting, scientifically informed site selection, and integrated habitat management. This approach helps improve necessary ecosystem services that construct food security and long term sustenance for local society. In many successful essentials, restoration has been linked to blue economy evolution, combining ecosystem recovery with climate variation, eco-tourism, and sustainable aquaculture convenience to create diversified income streams. Beyond the direct ecological perquisite, restored mangroves and seagrass beds consume and store extensive amounts of carbon dioxide, making them key partner in combating climate change usually referred to as “blue carbon” ecosystems. Effective and enduring recovery requires a blend of science based techniques, sustained monitoring, public education, and powerful policy measures to counteract persistent threats like pollution, coastal development, and unsustainable property use. So these concerted restoration attempts do not hardly safeguard exposed breed and habitats that empower coastal populations through new economic opportunities, intense calamity flexibility, and sustainable progress pathways. By tending strong cooperation among communities, governments, and maintenance groups, restoring mangroves and seagrass beds helps to protect a healthier, more equitable future for people and nature identical.

Keywords

Mangrove and seagrass restoration Coastal resilience Coastal resilience Sustainable livelihoods Blue economy development.

Publication Details

  • Type of Publication:
  • Conference Name: Gazipur Agricultural University International Conference (GAUIC 2025)
  • Date of Conference: 12/12/2025 - 12/12/2025
  • Venue: Gazipur Agricultural University
  • Organizer: Gazipur Agricultural University
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