[en] Overview of current knowledge on management of hydrocarbon pollution in mangroves. Mangrove forests are vital
in terms of biomass production and maintenance of the natural balance in coastal areas in the tropics. However, mangroves
are subject to pollution from human activities. Oil pollution is one of the causes leading to the decline of mangroves, which
represent only 1% of the area of all the world’s tropical forests. Several techniques are available for the remediation of oil
contaminated areas. Biodegradation appears to be the best suited to mangrove ecosystems. However this technique remains
confined to the laboratory. Field tests in situ need to be conducted in order to evaluate the results obtained in the laboratory.
