By: Morgan Paige, Cody Hall, and Spencer Dillon Per. 7 Mangrove Mangrove An Eco-Paradise. By: Morgan Paige, Cody Hall, and Spencer Dillon Per. 7

What Are Mangroves? A habitat in the intertidal zone that grows on the edge of where a rainforest meets an ocean.

Location Mangroves are located in or around saltwater and protected coastlines Mainly located between latitudes 25°N and 25°S

Features Soil has high levels of salinity Species must be able to withstand broad ranges of salinity, temperature, and moisture Mangroves protect coastal areas from hurricanes. Erosion, tidal surge, and tsunamis

Climate Rainfall is between 50-500 mm per year Rainy season is between July and October Temperature ranges from 22°C to 35°C Temperatures are the highest in April and lowest in July

Seasonal Information The best time to visit is during the dry season, which varies from place to place. The best time to view the wildlife is in the morning when it isn’t too hot or moist and there are far fewer mosquitoes.

Unique Features Unlike other biomes, mangrove forests grow on the shores or in shallow bodies of salt water. Also present in the mangrove biome are vital coastal ecosystems that keep the entire shoreline community and shoreline intact.

Plant Characteristics 1OO PLANT SPECIES including some ferns and pine trees

Animal Characteristics Fish, shrimp, and oysters live among the mangrove roots Nesting ground for hundreds of species of birds An endangered species known as the hawksbill turtle lives in mangroves.

Plant Adaption Mangrove Trees Aerial roots hold trunk and leaves above the waterline Specialized seeds that are tough and float allowing them to travel great distances

Animal Adaption Cassiopeia Jellyfish Harbor endosymbiotic algae The mangrove roots supply a filtration system that clears out the silt and other agents that would cloud the water and kill the invertebrates.

Tourism GO ON THE BOAT TOUR OF YOUR DREAMS! Watch as beautiful birds soar above your head and a rainbow of fish drift underneath your boat.

Environmental Issue Fragmentation is the major issue that mangroves are faced with today. Humans are destroying mangroves to build golf resorts and other attractions.

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