The present edition offers a collection of 14 diverse articles highlighting different aspects of mangroves - from the lush natural stands, wildlings, nursery practices, enrichment planting, to the various uses of the mangrove ecosystems as paddy rice fields, along with fisheries and wildlife sanctuaries and salt exploitation areas. The Special Feature highlights an original work from Cameroon, which provides good insight into mangrove forest management from community to national level. It also provides perspectives at policy level and relevant structures through which the integrity of mangroves can be enhanced and degradation reduced. Another interesting feature of this volume is the ‘Country Focus’ which explains how Madagascar’s wildlife, water resources and fisheries entwine with its mangrove ecosystems.