Under the MESCAL project, the objectives of this assessment are to;
* Improve understanding of mangrove ecosystem functions, values, key threats, and processes at a local and regional scale;
* Provide a standardized method to assess shoreline mangrove condition and change over time;
* Generate community awareness of mangroves and encourage local environmental stewardship;
* Conduct a rapid and representative survey of fish and mobile crustacean assemblages;
* Conduct a rapid survey to accurately determine key biodiversity and biomass characteristics of mangrove stands at the demonstration site;
* Establish a long-term visual record of mangroves at the demonstration site
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