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'China has seen its mangrove forests significantly expand since the start of
the new millennium, as the country undergoes consistent improvement in its
marine environment, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said.
As of last year, China had 29,200 hectares of mangrove forests, up by 7,200
hectares from the beginning of this century, said Hu Songqin, deputy director
of the ministry's department of marine ecology and environment.
"This has made China one of the few countries in the world with a net increase
in the size of its mangrove forests," she told a news conference on Monday.
Mangrove forests are an important marine ecosystem that plays a significant
role in purifying seawater, preventing wind and waves, maintaining biodiversity
and storing carbon, she said.'
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Future Crunch:
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