❖ It is produced by the Global Mangrove Alliance (GMA)

. ❖ It maps 147,256 km² of mangroves in 2020, adding data for six new territories

. ❖ Despite of the efforts, only 40% of the world's remaining mangrove forests are in protected areas.

❖ Some countries, like Malaysia and Myanmar, have less than 5% protection.

❖ Southeast Asia holds about one-third of the world's mangroves, with Indonesia alone accounting for 21%.

❖ Over 5,700 plant and animal species, across 21 phyla, have been recorded in Indian mangroves alone.

❖ In India, West Bengal holds the largest mangrove area followed by Gujarat, majorly located in the Gulf of Kutch and Gulf of Khambhat.

❖ India have perhaps the highest record of biodiversity of any country, with a total of 5,746 species. Of these, 4,822 species (84%) are animals.

❖ The Global Mangrove Alliance aims to double the protection to 80% by 2030.