What Are Mangroves?

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Mangroves are trees or plants which grow in the area between the land and water.

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In Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean, there are 4 main types of mangrove trees. The red mangrove, black mangrove, white mangrove and the buttonwood.

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The Mangrove Community includes all the different plants and animals in the environment.

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Sharks and Fish

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Birds

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Oysters

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Crabs

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Periwinkles

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Why Mangroves are Cool

Kayaking and Exploration

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Sport Fishing

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Education and Exploration

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Threats To Mangroves Human Development

Pollution and Garbage

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What can be done? Education

Getting involved

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