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Because not only are they endangered compared to a lot of other semi tropical/tropical flora, but they're a vital part of the prevention of beach erosion. The roots hold the soil/sand in place along beach shores.
A while back, it was not thought that they were important, because a Plant native to Brazil call the "Brazilian pepper tree" was almost the same thing and could grow along shorelines of salt water also, but in recent years it has been discovered that Brazilian pepper is a nuisance. Not only is it poisonous, but its destructive and illegal to plant now because of it.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoBecause it protects and stabilizes of lowlying coastal lands and its importance in estuarine and coastal fishery food chains.
Mangrove forests protect uplands from storm winds, waves, and floods. The amount of protection afforded by mangroves depends upon the width of the forest.
Mangroves can help prevent erosion by stabilizing shorelines with their specialized root systems.
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∙ 12y agoWhy wouldn't they be? All trees are necessary unless they've been introduced to that environment by man and are causing other plant or animal life to die off -- in that case cut the suckers down.
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Why is it important to protect marine meadows and mangroves forests?
yep
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 plant is important too a swamp and why is it important?
Mangroves because that is where the smallest organisms in the food chain live.
Are mangroves dogs?
Mangroves are not dogs. Mangroves are tropical trees that grow in brackish water.
What are estuaries plants?
The most widespread vegetation within estuaries are mangroves. Some examples of the mangroves that thrive in estuarine habitats are red mangroves, black mangroves, white mangroves, and salt marsh.
What organisms are important to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary's ecosystem?
coral reefs, seagrass, and mangroves
What do mangroves look like?
mangroves look like trees
How do mangroves breath?
Mangroves can breath through their different root systems
Are mangroves in a temperate deciduous forest?
No. Mangroves are found in tropical rainforests.
What are facts about mangroves?
mangrove are only from Australia. that's why the call it mangroves
How do mangroves be damage?
if a big wave comes by a mangrove them it can nock the mangroves down
When was Mangroves National Park created?
Mangroves National Park was created in 1992.
