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Mangroves---forests

of tropical trees and shrubs rooted in saltwater sediments between the coast and the sea---are

crucial nurseries for coral reef fish, according to a new study.

onservation efforts are necessary to protect connected corridors of mangroves, seagrass beds, and coral reefs to maintain the resiliency of coral reef ecosystems—and their productivity for fisheries.

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Are mangroves important to fishing industries?

Very. Mangroves are the safe havens and natural nurseries were baby fish go to escape the big predators of the sea. Without the cover and protect of the mangroves, their populations would hardly improve if at all.


What are the differences between mangroves and coral reef?

Mangroves are coastal trees or shrubs that grow in saline habitats, providing nurseries for fish and protecting shorelines from erosion. Coral reefs are underwater ecosystems composed of coral polyps that provide habitat for a diverse range of marine organisms. While both mangroves and coral reefs are important coastal ecosystems, they differ in their physical structure, location, and the types of species they support.


How do mangroves support animal habitat?

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How are mangroves useful to humans?

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What is mangrooves role in the environment?

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What is the area where fish breed and give birth called?

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