Rehabilitation of Degraded Mangroves
The study explored alternative methods for assessing soil greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and biodiversity in natural, restored, and recolonized mangroves in Prieto Diaz, Sorsogon. Soil carbon dioxide efflux, used as a proxy for GHG emissions, was measured with a low-cost portable carbon dioxide meter. Additionally, biodiversity was assessed through eDNA metabarcoding of mangrove sediments. These methods show great potential for rapid assessment and monitoring of mangrove restoration initiatives.