I work as an otter conservationist to reverse the decline of mangrove habitats in Vietnam and across the globe to restore biodiversity, protect livelihoods, and mitigate against the impacts of the climate crisis. Why mangroves matter - Superheroes of biodiversity Survival artists, nature’s kindergarten, climate savers – mangroves are versatile superheroes. They are habitat and nursery for over 3000 fish species, can store 3 to 5 times more carbon per area than tropical upland forests, and provide livelihoods for over 120 million people. But this unique ecosystem is under threat: more than a third of all mangrove forests have disappeared since the mid-20th century due to agriculture, logging, and urbanization. If deforestation rates continue, all mangroves could be lost by the end of this century. How do I protect and conserve mangroves? Our vision is a world in which thriving mangrove habitats exist in harmony with the communities they support. With a focus on Vietnam, the Save Ou...
The monks and I sent off the master Chin Kung to nirvana I went to the fisherman's house this morning to buy sea creatures to release into the mangrove forest in order to pray for the shaman Tinh Khong to reach nirvana in 2022. I purchased hundreds of mudskippers to release into the wild. I had to sail them to a safe haven. The presence of mudskippers aided my research into the toxicology of the soil. The environment is good where there are a lot of mudskippers. After releasing the mudskippers, I dove to the river's bottom more than 5m deep to collect mud to demonstrate to the fishermen that my swimming ability is limitless, allowing them to safely leave me in the river and go home first. So I swam more than 7 kilometers back home with merdog Honey, diving to the river's bottom to learn how fishermen set traps to catch fish. I realized that a large number of mangrove trees needed to be planted near the forest in order to limit the destruction of mangroves by fishermen. E...