In the heart of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, two amazing cities—Shenzhen and Hong Kong—are working together to protect special places called mangrove wetlands! 🌿
Mangroves are trees that grow in muddy, salty places where the land meets the sea. They might look like tangled roots and branches, but they’re super important! They help protect the coastline from storms, provide homes for lots of animals, and even clean the water. Plus, they can help fight climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide! 🌳💧
In Shenzhen and Hong Kong, there’s a big area of these mangroves called the Guangdong Neilingding Futian National Nature Reserve and the Mai Po Nature Reserve. Birds flying long distances stop here to rest and eat. Think of it like a bird airport! 🛫🐦
Recently, these mangrove wetlands were recognized as super important by the world. In February 2023, Shenzhen’s Futian mangrove was named a Wetland of International Importance. Now, both Shenzhen and Hong Kong have internationally recognized wetlands in Shenzhen Bay! 🌏🏅
The two cities aren’t just neighbors; they’re team players! They’ve been working together to count birds, study the environment, and teach people about nature. They even use cool technology like AI to watch over rare birds like the black-faced spoonbill without disturbing them. 🤖📸
On November 6, 2024, they signed an agreement to create the International Mangrove Center in Shenzhen. This means even more teamwork to protect these special places and all the creatures that live there! 🤝
Their collaboration is a fantastic example of how working together can make a big difference for our planet. Maybe one day, other countries will follow their lead to protect nature too! 🌍💚
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
