Ecosystem Basics
The three main mangrove species found in Florida
(what are) Red, Black, and White Mangroves
pneumatophores does this
(what is) Allow mangrove roots to take in oxygen from the air
one animal that uses mangroves as a nursery.
(what is) Snappers, groupers, shrimp, crabs, or small reef fish ( can be 1 example)
Name one human activity that harms mangrove habitats.
Coastal development, dredging, pollution, aquaculture, or deforestation
A environmental policy you know
Free point
This is the term for the place where a river meets the sea, mixing freshwater with saltwater
What is an estuary?
Prop roots, I use them
what is red mangroves
Estuaries act as nurseries for these young animals, which include species like shrimp, crabs, and fish.
What are juvenile marine animals?
Type of pollution that affect mangroves
what are oil spills, sewage, or trash that can block oxygen exchange and harm roots?
This U.S. program protects estuaries for research, education, and conservation.
What is the National Estuarine Research Reserve System? (free points)
mangrove species grows closest to the water
Red Mangrove
Red mangroves, I keep salt out.
(what is) Reverse osmosis filter, They filter salt at the root level before it enters the plant
Like coral reefs, seagrass beds help reduce the power of these, protecting coastlines.
What are waves?
This happens when mangroves are cut down
(what is) Coastal erosion increases and fish populations decline
One method used in mangrove restoration.
(what is) Replanting seedlings or stabilizing soil with biodegradable structures
Makes mangroves different from most trees
(what is) Tolerate and thrive in saltwater environments
Black mangroves deal with salt
(what is) They excrete excess salt through pores on their leaves
FREEE POINTS
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Urban runoff damage mangroves
(what is) It brings sediment and nutrients that cause algal blooms and root smothering. (nitrogen and phosphorus)
Estuaries help improve water quality by trapping this type of material that would otherwise pollute coastal waters.
What is sediment or pollutants?
Mangrove type is found farthest inland
White Mangrove
Mangrove roots are important
(what is)They provide shelter, stabilize sediment, and filter runoff
Mangroves called the “bridge between land and sea”?
What is they connect terrestrial and marine environments?
This human activity often damages estuaries by introducing excessive nutrients, leading to algal blooms.
What is agricultural runoff?
One way community action helps mangroves?
(what is) Local cleanups, monitoring programs, or educational outreach ( can use 1 example)