Sunday, March 3, 2013

Importance of Mangroves

Mangroves are important for many reasons:

Nursery: Mangroves provide a home for baby fish to stay protected from predators in

Nutrients: Mangroves provide nutrients to the surrounding animals

Sediment: Mangrove sediments are filled with nutrients and detritus that many animals feed on

Toxins: Mangrove roots help filter the water to remove toxins

Buffer system: Mangroves are a buffer zone between tsunamis and towns

Ecosystem corridor: Mangroves connect land animals and sea animals

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