Aceh's Oyster Women Face Threat as Mangroves Vanish
Women in Aceh Besar, Indonesia, who rely on mangrove ecosystems for oyster harvesting, are facing livelihood threats due to coastal erosion and land conversion for housing. Their traditional way of life is at risk as mangrove areas shrink.
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