THE government must provide stronger protection for crucial small mangrove patches. The loss of seemingly small mangrove patches to development is extremely worrying as it would affect critically endangered wildlife that are reliant on these habitats.
I am particularly worried about mangrove patches struggling to survive in the waters around Port Dickson. Trees are being chopped down, and toxic chemicals are flowing into the mangroves, killing insects.
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