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- Mangrove - Wikipedia
A mangrove is a shrub or tree that grows mainly in coastal saline or brackish water Mangroves grow in an equatorial climate, typically along coastlines and tidal rivers They have particular adaptations to take in extra oxygen and remove salt, allowing them to tolerate conditions that kill most plants
- Mangrove | Definition, Types, Importance, Uses, Facts | Britannica
Mangrove, any of certain shrubs and trees that grow in dense thickets or forests along tidal estuaries, in salt marshes, and on muddy coasts and that characteristically have prop roots—i e , exposed supporting roots The term ‘mangrove’ also applies to thickets and forests of such plants
- Mangroves - 11 facts you need to know - Conservation International
These unique trees lead tough lives, but we’re all the better for it What are mangroves? Mangroves are tropical trees that thrive in conditions most timber could never tolerate — salty, coastal waters, and the interminable ebb and flow of the tide
- Mangroves - Smithsonian Ocean
With their roots submerged in water, mangrove trees thrive in hot, muddy, salty conditions that would quickly kill most plants How do they do it?
- What is a mangrove forest? - NOAAs National Ocean Service
Mangrove forests stabilize the coastline, reducing erosion from storm surges, currents, waves, and tides The intricate root system of mangroves also makes these forests attractive to fish and other organisms seeking food and shelter from predators
- What are Mangroves: Their Importance and Preservation - American Oceans
Belonging to various species and families, mangroves play a critical role in coastal ecosystems for their bio-diversity and ability to protect the coastlines from erosion There are approximately 80 different species of mangroves, primarily found within families Rhizophoraceae, Acanthaceae, Lythraceae, Combretaceae, and Arecaceae
- Everything You Need to Know About Mangroves - Ocean Conservancy
A mangrove is a type of coastal tree that can live in harsh saltwater environments When there are many mangroves living together, it’s called a mangrove forest Florida alone has 469,000 acres of mangrove forest, making it a staple ecosystem of coastal zones
- Mangrove forests | UNEP - UN Environment Programme
Although mangroves account for less than 1 per cent of the cover of global tropical forests, they provide critical ecosystem goods and services to the estimated 2 4 billion people living within 100km of the coast (UNEP, 2023)
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