The most comprehensive and authoritative account on Philippine mangroves, covering 319 years of studies till the present; caters to a wide range of audience, from students, science practitioners, to policy makers; discusses topics ranging from basic biology and ecology to their applications especially in coastal tropical resource conservation and management; includes and offers solutions to contemporary issues affecting the ecosystem, e.g. resource degradation, interventions, climate change. It opens up to readers new ideas and opportunities for fertile discussions on issues that will affect their lives in the future.