Mangrove wetlands distribution status identification, changing trend analyzation and carbon storage assessment of China

This research investigates the ecological importance, changes, and status of mangrove wetlands along China’s coastline. Visual interpretation, geological surveys, and ISO clustering unsupervised classification methods are employed to interpret mangrove distribution from remote sensing images from 20...

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Main Authors: Chang Li, Fu Wang, Peng Yang, Fei-cui Wang, Yun-zhuang Hu, Yan-lin Zhao, Li-zhu Tian, Rui-bin Zhao
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Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2024-01-01
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author Chang Li
Fu Wang
Peng Yang
Fei-cui Wang
Yun-zhuang Hu
Yan-lin Zhao
Li-zhu Tian
Rui-bin Zhao
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Fu Wang
Peng Yang
Fei-cui Wang
Yun-zhuang Hu
Yan-lin Zhao
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Rui-bin Zhao
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description This research investigates the ecological importance, changes, and status of mangrove wetlands along China’s coastline. Visual interpretation, geological surveys, and ISO clustering unsupervised classification methods are employed to interpret mangrove distribution from remote sensing images from 2021, utilizing ArcGIS software platform. Furthermore, the carbon storage capacity of mangrove wetlands is quantified using the carbon storage module of InVEST model. Results show that the mangrove wetlands in China covered an area of 278.85 km2 in 2021, predominantly distributed in Hainan, Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian, Zhejiang, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao. The total carbon storage is assessed at 2.11×106 t, with specific regional data provided. Trends since the 1950s reveal periods of increase, decrease, sharp decrease, and slight-steady increases in mangrove areas in China. An important finding is the predominant replacement of natural coastlines adjacent to mangrove wetlands by artificial ones, highlighting the need for creating suitable spaces for mangrove restoration. This study is poised to guide future mangrove-related investigations and conservation strategies.©2024 China Geology Editorial Office.
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spelling doaj-art-5853d005e72644c7b2eb558fc4f3e8b12025-08-20T03:33:18ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.China Geology2589-94302024-01-017111110.31035/cg2023049Mangrove wetlands distribution status identification, changing trend analyzation and carbon storage assessment of ChinaChang Li0Fu Wang1Peng Yang2Fei-cui Wang3Yun-zhuang Hu4Yan-lin Zhao5Li-zhu Tian6Rui-bin Zhao7Tianjin Center (North China Center of Geoscience Innovation), China Geological Survey (CGS), Tianjin 300170, China; Tangshan Hydrological Survey and Research Center of Heibei Province, Tangshan, 063000, China; First author: E-mail address: lichang7879@163.com (Chang Li).Tianjin Center (North China Center of Geoscience Innovation), China Geological Survey (CGS), Tianjin 300170, China; Key Laboratory of Coast Geo-Environment, China Geological Survey, CGS, Tianjin 300170, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Coast Geological Processes and Environmental Safety, Tianjin 300170, China; Corresponding author: E-mail address: wfu@mail.cgs.gov.cn (Fu Wang).Tianjin Center (North China Center of Geoscience Innovation), China Geological Survey (CGS), Tianjin 300170, China; Key Laboratory of Coast Geo-Environment, China Geological Survey, CGS, Tianjin 300170, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Coast Geological Processes and Environmental Safety, Tianjin 300170, ChinaTianjin Center (North China Center of Geoscience Innovation), China Geological Survey (CGS), Tianjin 300170, China; Key Laboratory of Coast Geo-Environment, China Geological Survey, CGS, Tianjin 300170, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Coast Geological Processes and Environmental Safety, Tianjin 300170, ChinaTianjin Center (North China Center of Geoscience Innovation), China Geological Survey (CGS), Tianjin 300170, China; Key Laboratory of Coast Geo-Environment, China Geological Survey, CGS, Tianjin 300170, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Coast Geological Processes and Environmental Safety, Tianjin 300170, ChinaTianjin Center (North China Center of Geoscience Innovation), China Geological Survey (CGS), Tianjin 300170, China; Tangshan Hydrological Survey and Research Center of Heibei Province, Tangshan, 063000, ChinaTianjin Center (North China Center of Geoscience Innovation), China Geological Survey (CGS), Tianjin 300170, China; Key Laboratory of Coast Geo-Environment, China Geological Survey, CGS, Tianjin 300170, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Coast Geological Processes and Environmental Safety, Tianjin 300170, ChinaTangshan Hydrological Survey and Research Center of Heibei Province, Tangshan, 063000, ChinaThis research investigates the ecological importance, changes, and status of mangrove wetlands along China’s coastline. Visual interpretation, geological surveys, and ISO clustering unsupervised classification methods are employed to interpret mangrove distribution from remote sensing images from 2021, utilizing ArcGIS software platform. Furthermore, the carbon storage capacity of mangrove wetlands is quantified using the carbon storage module of InVEST model. Results show that the mangrove wetlands in China covered an area of 278.85 km2 in 2021, predominantly distributed in Hainan, Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian, Zhejiang, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao. The total carbon storage is assessed at 2.11×106 t, with specific regional data provided. Trends since the 1950s reveal periods of increase, decrease, sharp decrease, and slight-steady increases in mangrove areas in China. An important finding is the predominant replacement of natural coastlines adjacent to mangrove wetlands by artificial ones, highlighting the need for creating suitable spaces for mangrove restoration. This study is poised to guide future mangrove-related investigations and conservation strategies.©2024 China Geology Editorial Office.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S209651922400051XMangroveWetlandCarbon storageEcological conservationArcGIS software platformRestoration
spellingShingle Chang Li
Fu Wang
Peng Yang
Fei-cui Wang
Yun-zhuang Hu
Yan-lin Zhao
Li-zhu Tian
Rui-bin Zhao
Mangrove wetlands distribution status identification, changing trend analyzation and carbon storage assessment of China
China Geology
Mangrove
Wetland
Carbon storage
Ecological conservation
ArcGIS software platform
Restoration
title Mangrove wetlands distribution status identification, changing trend analyzation and carbon storage assessment of China
title_full Mangrove wetlands distribution status identification, changing trend analyzation and carbon storage assessment of China
title_fullStr Mangrove wetlands distribution status identification, changing trend analyzation and carbon storage assessment of China
title_full_unstemmed Mangrove wetlands distribution status identification, changing trend analyzation and carbon storage assessment of China
title_short Mangrove wetlands distribution status identification, changing trend analyzation and carbon storage assessment of China
title_sort mangrove wetlands distribution status identification changing trend analyzation and carbon storage assessment of china
topic Mangrove
Wetland
Carbon storage
Ecological conservation
ArcGIS software platform
Restoration
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S209651922400051X
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