This snake is called snouted night adder
Its venom can cause intense pain, swelling, and tissue damage if it bites, so the best defence is simple, don't touch it, give it space, and let a professional handle it if necessary.
Mangroves are also nurseries for fish and other resources that help feed local communities and support fishers livelihoods.
So mangrove restoration is not only about restoring forests, its also about restoring food, livelihoods and opportunities for local communities.
Today, during fieldwork, i met local fishers carrying out an activity that is part of everyday life for many communities living along mangrove ecosystems, and it reminded me that the value of mangroves goes far beyond carbon sequestration and coastal protection.
During mangrove restoration monitoring in Quelimane, i came across the east african red mangrove crab, scientifically known as Neosarmatium africanum. ive been observing many damaged propagules, with crabs cutting, dragging, and feeding on young mangrove plants.
Ive been observing dead rats in mangroves located near local communities lately. They may have died near the communities and been carried into the mangroves by tidal waters.
Arent yall curious about how the fish on your plate gets there? my job lets me see how things really work from the catch to the plate
At this rate, i might retire as a fisherman
A bagworm moths hanging from a Ceriops tagal branch. These remarkable insects construct portable cases from silk and plant debris, blending perfectly into their surroundings.
Their camouflage is an excellent example of the incredible adaptations found within mangrove ecosystems
During a field visit to 1 of our priority mangrove restoration areas, i found a tiny reed frog sheltering on a young plantd Bruguiera. The presence of amphibians, which are highly sensitive to environ change, is an encouragin sign of habitat recovery and improving ecosystm health
Today I met with the team from the Cooperativa de Educação Ambiental Repensar to discuss the use of SANGO Data Tracking and potential collaborations, including adapting the solution to their needs