Number

Percent

Coral reefs protect the quality of the sea water

143

64.7

Mangroves contribute to the income of fishermen

136

61.5

Without mangroves the quality of the sea water will deteriorate

106

48.0

Coral reefs protect the coastal areas from sea waves

155

70.1

Without seagrass the quality of the sea water will deteriorate

115

52.0

Without mangroves there will be fewer fishes

142

64.3

Without seagrass there will be fewer fishes

141

63.8

Without coral reefs there would be fewer fishes

159

71.9

Mangroves protect the coastal areas from sea waves

142

64.3

Coral reefs contribute to the income of fishermen

158

71.5

Without mangroves there will be fewer marine animals

137

62.0

Mangroves provide a source of food for marine organisms

149

67.4

Mangroves purify air and water

100

45.2

Seagrass helps to stabilize beaches

122

55.2

Mangroves serve as breeding site for marine animals/fishes

158

71.5

Vegetation on river banks purifies the water

99

44.8

Vegetation on river banks stabilizes the soil

147

66.5

Vegetation on river banks provides breeding sites for river species

141

63.8