Mangroves

3 Different Types of Mangroves

1. Red Mangrove: grows in brackish areas along creeks, bays, and lagoons. The red mangrove is a tall tree that reaches 70' to 80' in height in the tropics. It is mainly characterized by its numerous above ground roots called prop roots. 

2. Black Mangrove: grows in wet soils of coastal high-tide shores in the mangrove ecosystem. It is a small to medium-sized tree that reaches heights of 50 feet. The black mangrove is small and shrub-like toward the north end of its range. It contributes to the ecological community by trapping in the root system debris and detritus brought in by tides. 

3.White Mangrove: grows in areas where tides may be high and also in lagoons. The white mangrove is a small low sprawling shrub or tree that reaches 40 to 60 feet in height. It is characterized by its narrow rounded crown.

3 benefits of protecting mangroves for organisms

1. Provides a safe nursery of young marine animals.

2. Detritus provides food for animals living in the mud and water around the mangrove roots.  

3. "Buffer Zones" help keep the environment intact by providing a corridor for animals to migrate.

3 benefits for man

 1. Mangroves protect homes from winds, waves and tides.

2. Mangroves are a natural resource, which in that case should be protected.

3. Mangroves also filters toxins from the water before it enters the sea. 

Mangroves benefit the fishing industry by providing many marine organisms with a great habitat to live. With a good place to live, the mangroves are filled with fish and crab for fishermen to catch.