Mangrove Basics
What type of environment do mangroves grow in?
Coastal areas where land meets the sea
Which mangrove has large roots that stick out above the water?
Red mangrove
What natural disasters do mangroves help protect against?
Storms and flooding
Name one natural threat to mangroves
Hurricanes / storms
What makes mangroves special compared to other trees?
They can survive in salty water
Which mangrove has roots that stick straight up like pencils?
Black mangrove
What animals grow up in mangrove habitats?
Fish, crabs, shrimp
Name one human-caused threat to mangroves
Pollution / development
What kind of roots help mangroves survive in muddy, low-oxygen soil?
Specialized roots (aerial roots)
Which mangrove grows furthest inland and has no visible aerial roots?
White mangrove
How do mangroves help clean water?
They trap pollution and sediments
What happens when mangroves are destroyed?
Habitat loss
Where are mangroves commonly found (region)?
Tropical and subtropical regions
Which “mangrove” is not a true mangrove and has button-like seeds?
Buttonwood
What do mangroves store that helps fight climate change?
Carbon
How does pollution affect mangroves?
Reduces water quality
What is one place in Puerto Rico where mangroves are found?
San Juan Bay Estuary (or any coastal area)
Put these in order from water to land: red, black, white, buttonwood
Red → Black → White → Buttonwood
How do mangroves help local communities?
Support fishing and protect coastlines
What is the main root cause of mangrove decline?
Human activity + climate change + natural disasters