Mangrove forests are natural coastal barriers. Growing along shorelines, they help reduce the impact of waves, prevent coastal erosion and protect nearby communities. In Guangdong, existing mangrove forests help avert more than RMB 280 million in economic losses caused by coastal erosion each year, while helping safeguard nearly 10 million coastal residents. Recently, Guangdong released a dedicated plan for mangrove wetland conservation. By 2030, the province aims to maintain its mangrove area at more than 13,700 hectares, further establishing these coastal ecosystems as a defining feature of Green and Beautiful Guangdong.

红树林是长在海水里的“活体防波堤”，广东现存红树林每年可减少海岸侵蚀超2.8亿元，庇护近千万沿海人口。广东近日印发红树林湿地保护专项规划，到2030年红树林稳定在1.37万公顷以上，让红树林成为绿美广东的鲜明标识。

翻译：范子乐（实习）

审校：罗洁

终审：王予湉