Ben and the
Uncharted Forest
Is a story about mangrove awareness. It is a take against the lack of information about our shorekeepers - the Mangroves of Mumbai. With this digital book for both children and adults, we aim to spread awareness and lead by example.
SCROLL AND EXPERIENCE THE STORY
It’s a special day for little Ben today. He’s off to the sea with his father for their weekly adventurous boat ride.
- I’m ready!
Ben’s father is setting up the boat and is waiting - for his son to come quickly and hop on board.
- Make it quick Benny boy! We need to get back before the sun sets!
Suddenly, Ben’s father realises that the two are lost, unable to find their way back home.
After a few minutes of sailing,
Ben's father sees a forest land far away.
Tap x3
to reach the forest
TaP X2
TaP X1
Congratulations!
You’ve made it to the forest.
Ben and his father look for someone to help with directions and guide them back home.
Objective
Help Ben and his father come out safely from the forest by answering the questions ahead.
NOTE
Every right answer gets you a +1 seed, every wrong answer gets you a -1 seed. Every user gets a head start of +2 seeds.
QUESTION 1
What are Mangrove forests majorly known for?
A - Prevention of Floods
B - Deserted Land
C - Dumping Area
D - Wild Plants
RIGHT ANSWER! +1 Seed
The Mangrove forests are majorly known for Prevention of Floods.
In many tropical and subtropical regions mangroves reduce waves and storm surges, and serve as the first line of defense
against flooding and erosion.
The roots, trunk and canopy of the mangroves can dissipate storm surges and waves.
Studies show that mangroves can reduce up to 66 percent of wave energy in the first 100 m of forest width. Mangroves can also cope with sea-level rise through gradual vertical growth.
Yikes! There are crocodiles up Ben's path! Help him
steer quickly and go down the river.
Tap x3
to escape the swamp
TaP X2
TaP X1
The river is filled with pollutants and chemical waste. Help Ben clear the path and get out of the forest.
Swipe x3
to clear the route
Swipe X2
Swipe X1
QUESTION 2
What happens if all of the Mangroves in Mumbai are cut down for urbanisation purposes?
A - Flooding
B - Soil Erosion
C - Loss of Carbon Storage
D - Loss of Biodiversity
RIGHT ANSWER! +1 Seed
Depletion of the Mangroves results in all four.
The rate of mangrove loss is significantly higher than the loss of any other types of forests.
If deforestation of mangroves continues, it can lead to severe losses of biodiversity and livelihoods, in addition to salt intrusion in coastal areas and siltation of coral reefs, ports and shipping lanes.
- Look Dad! We've almost made it back to the shore!
The father hands over a special scout badge to Ben as his eyes gleam up with excitement.
The two have made it through the forest and are back to the shore, with Ben having witnessed the condition of the Mangroves in Mumbai.
Congratulations!
You’ve helped Ben and his father
make it back home safely.
Ben and the
Uncharted Forest
While you helped save their lives digitally, you can save the city of Mumbai from flooding and other natural calamities by simply redeeming your reward seeds on Current Conversation’s website.
Head to our ‘Donate’ section at https://www.currentconservation.org/donate/ and donate your reward seeds - our team will ensure that those seeds are planted on the banks of creeks where mangroves can flourish again.
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