Mangroves

• halophytic plants
• extremophile
• Creeks

Locations

• Location Sites for Mangroves

Species of Mangroves

• sundari
• sonneretia
• rhizophora
• karapau

Threats to Mangroves

• over-fishing
• aquaculture
• increase in salinity
• oil spills
• water pollution

Importance of Mangroves

• supports rich & unique biodiversity
  • Ecotone
• prevent coastal erosion ➡️ improves sediment deposit of rivers
  • kidneys of nature
• natural cushion
  • against Storms and Cyclones & Tsunami
• Blue Carbon Sink
• popular fishing grounds