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Mangrove forests or Mangas- They grow at tropical and subtropical latitudes near the equator where the sea surface temperatures never fall below 16° C.
- Mangroves lie in about two-thirds of the coastlines in tropical areas of the world.
Importance of Mangroves
- Buffer Zone between the land and sea.
- Stabilize the coastline, reducing erosion from storm surges, currents, waves, and tides.
- Play and invaluable role as nature’s shield against cyclones, ecological disasters, and as protector of shorelines.
- Breeding and nursery grounds for a variety of marine animals.
- Harbor a variety of life forms like invertebrates. Fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and even mammals like tigers.
- Good source of income generation for shoreline communities like fisherfolk.
- Save the marine diversity, which is fast diminishing.
- Purify the water by absorbing impurities and harmful heavy metals and help us to breathe clean air by absorbing pollutants in the air.
- Potential source for recreation and tourism.
- The intricate root system of mangroves also makes these forests attractive to fish and other organisms seeking food and shelter from predators.
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