Tag Archives: Mangroves

Mangroves are defined as salt tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in the intertidal regions of the tropical and subtropical coastlines. They grow luxuriantly in the places where freshwater mixes with seawater and where sediment is composed of accumulated deposits of mud.  Mangrove species have unique way of reproduction, which is generally known as vivipary.Continue reading “The Vivipary Of Mangroves”

Mangroves protect shorelines from damaging storm and hurricane winds, waves, and floods. Mangroves also help prevent erosion by stabilizing sediments with their tangled root systems. They maintain water quality and clarity, filtering pollutants and trapping sediments originating from land. This lab experiment shows clearly how mangroves work: Wind and swell waves are rapidly reduced asContinue reading “The Mechanical Benefits of Mangroves Protecting A Shoreline”

Mangroves provide a slew of benefits in addition to storing carbon, reducing flooding and erosion from storms, acting as nurseries for fish, and filtering pollutants from water.  Straddling the interface of land and sea, mangrove forests are of two worlds. Their branches provide homes for lizards, snakes, and nesting birds, while their roots, when submerged, becomeContinue reading “Carbon Sequestration by Mangroves”