Status and perspectives of mangrove management in Côte d'Ivoire

Mangroves are ecosystems characteristic of intertidal zones in tropical and subtropical regions. Rhizophora racemosa, Avicennia germinans Conocarpus erectus mangrove species found Côte d'Ivoire. These mangroves could disappear without being fully studied due to the strong anthropic pressure. This study therefore proposes establish a detailed cartography reported d'Ivoire model their potential distribution. cover approximately 57.92 km², ie linear coverage 20.11% 540.14 km coastline. The extent these also decreased by 4.91 km² between 1996 2016. maximum entropy presents low-altitude coastal areas with high rainfall as well average sunshine favorable mangroves. particular ecological mode operation deserve be taken into account studies flora It is opportune consider larger focusing specifically on present Ivory.