The degradation of mangrove ecosystems poses risks to biodiversity, climate resilience, and coastal communities. Mangroves are critical for preventing shoreline erosion, supporting fisheries, and storing carbon. The loss of these forests could exacerbate urban flooding and endanger species like Bengal tigers and bottlenose dolphins. Additionally, abandoned fishing gear contributes to long-term environmental damage by releasing microplastics and choking plant life (CNN, 2026). The global threat is significant, with more than half of mangroves at risk of collapse by 2050, according to the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems.