Mangroves!

 Hi readers! Today, we'll be teaching you about mangroves and how much they contribute to the environment. Enjoy!

What are mangroves?

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 special adaptations to take in extra oxygen and to remove salt, which allow them to tolerate conditions that would kill most plants. 

What do mangroves do?

Mangroves provide essential habitats for thousands of species. They also stabilise shorelines, preventing erosion and protecting the land — and the people who live there — from waves and storms. Mangroves also provide a place for fishes to lay their eggs.

Benefits of mangroves:

In the right environmental conditions, mangroves can store the carbon they took from the atmosphere for decades, centuries, or even millennia.

• Mangroves protect against extreme weather and disasters.
• Mangroves are a haven for threatened animals.
• Mangroves boost food security.
• Mangroves can bounce back naturally.

Here is an image of mangroves:

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