Sunday, March 3, 2013

Nursery: Mangroves provide protection for smaller fish that are being hunted. Fisherman use this to catch the predators and feast on them



Nutrients: Mangrove leaves are broken down into detritus, which provides nutrients for animals in the mangrove ecosystem.



Sediment: Mangroves help filter the sediment as it flows into the sea.



Toxins: Just like the sediment, mangroves help clear out toxins.



Buffer system: Buffer system helps protect homes from big waves.



Ecosystem corridor: This corridor provides a safe transportation for mammals.





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