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On the evening of January 31, 1953, an unexpected and devastating storm surge hit the coastlines of the North Sea. It marked one of the deadliest natural disasters of the 20th century. Particularly in the Netherlands, the catastrophe wasn’t just about the staggering loss of 1,836 lives and the oblit

105 students from grades 5 and 6 at SDN Tegal Caringin Elementary School in Sukabumi Regency participated in a mangrove tree planting activity at Muara Ciletuh Cikadal Beach. The activity was part of the School Goes to Geopark program and done in collaboration with Pokmasi Mandrajaya. The purpose was to educate students about the environment and set an example for other schools. The program also included activities such as an audience with speakers from Pokmasi, a boat ride, and beach cleaning. The students planted 100 mangrove trees.

Mahakam River in Borneo flows through dense jungles to reach Makassar Strait. The delta, once filled with palms and mangroves, now has half converted into shrimp farms. Landsat 9 captured an image on April 26, 2022, revealing sediment buildup causing split channels. 55% of the delta has been converted to shrimp ponds, negatively impacting vital carbon sinks and coastline protection. To address this, experts suggest combining mangrove trees with shrimp ponds, known as silvo-aquaculture, to balance food production and environmental benefits.