IntroductionMangroves are plants that live along the coastline, between fresh water and sea water, and often around estuaries. They are among the most complex and productive ecosystems in the world and possess astonishing evolutionary adaptations that allow them to not only survive, but thrive in an environment where no other species could. They provide habitat for countless animals, all of which contribute to the ecosystem. Topics that will be covered are the environmental, economic and social values ​​of mangroves and how they benefit us. Next, how humans negatively impact these ecosystems will be analyzed. Mangrove stakeholders and how they will be impacted by mangrove destruction will also be an issue. An environmental management strategy will then be discussed, which will provide a plan to minimize the impact of a mangrove disaster in Australia. Mangrove Values ​​Environmental Values ​​Mangrove ecosystems are integral to maintaining a healthy marine environment. One of the key roles they play in maintaining the coastline is that they are extremely resilient to natural hazards along the coast. Mangroves essentially act as a barrier to protect the coastline from extreme weather events, such as storms, hurricanes, floods or tsunamis. They act like a sponge in that they absorb and distribute the tidal waves associated with these events. In fact, a mangal of 30 trees per hectare with a depth of 100 m can reduce tsunami damage by 90% (Wetlands International, 2014). Mangroves also excel at storing carbon, the gas that is the main contributor to global warming. . They are among the most carbon-rich ecosystems in the world, so destroying these...... middle of paper ...... destroying the mangroves would disrupt this aspect of the country's revenue.Indigenous residentsMany indigenous populations All populations around the world have strong cultural ties to mangroves, especially if they live along coasts. Most notable would be Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, who rely on these ecosystems to gather food and resources, as well as to make a living. Indigenous people have lived sustainably with mangroves, harvesting them for food and resources, for tens of thousands of years, with little or no impact on them. However, with the modern destruction of these environments, their cultural importance would diminish along with ancient history and customs. The majority of coastal lands belong to indigenous communities and their destruction would be the loss of their property and a major crime..