Mangroves play a significant role in coastal ecology and economy. Examine. Also, elaborate the reasons behind the accelerated destruction of the mangrove habitat.

Mangroves can be considered as the 'lungs of the oceans', refers to the coastal vegetation having features like buttress roots, stalk etc.

Mangroves role in coastal ecology and economy:

Ecology:

> Prevents erosion of the coastal areas.

(c) 1999 cyclone in Odisha in which mangrove reduced its impact.

> Promotes of Biodiversity and Habitat Niches of the adjoining regions.

(c) Habitat Habitat for Tigers (Sundarbans)

> Promotes communalism during the species.

(c) mangroves as habitat for the Khadi Camel in Gujarat.