Mangroves play a vital role in our sea defense efforts – Min. Mustapha
As part of this year’s activities for International Day for the Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystems, the Ministry of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) in collaboration with Environmental Management Consultants (EMC) Foundation, hosted a mangrove odyssey to bring awareness of the importance of mangroves.
The event took place along the seawall from Turkeyen to Ogle and saw participation from several government officials and members of the diplomatic community.
Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha while offering remarks said that mangroves play an important role in preserving Guyana’s local ecosystem while acting as a natural sea defense.
Minister Mustapha also said that the government has, over the last three years, expended hundreds of millions of dollars as part of Guyana’s efforts to regenerate mangroves along Guyana’s coast.
The day’s activities also included bird watching, games, and exhibitions aimed at highlighting the importance of mangroves.
