Title

Florida’s Mangrove Forests; Biodiversity, Climate Change Impacts, and Management

Creator

Panagiotidou, Dimitra Naomi

Abstract

Florida's mangrove forests are biodiverse ecosystems that provide critical habitat for numerous species and essential services including coastal protection and carbon sequestration. This paper examines the three true mangrove species in Florida, their associated wildlife, and the escalating threats from climate change alongside human activities such as coastal development and mangrove trimming. While current legislation like the 1996 Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Act offers some protection, effective conservation requires integrated management approaches. Preserving these vulnerable ecosystems is essential for maintaining biodiversity and mitigating climate impacts in coastal regions.

Keywords

mangrove biodiversity

climate change vulnerability

integrated mangrove management

Subject

Environmental Study

Date Available

May 27, 2026

Type

Poster

Course

ES 4244: Special Topics in Environmental Studies

Instructor

Misseyanni, Anastasia

Session

Poster Session

Location

Student Lounge - Main Corridor

Meet the Artist Time

May 27: 12.00 - 15.00

Event

Year 2026 | 10th Annual Student Research and Creative Arts Symposium