History
Where did Mangroves originate?
Indo-Malayan region
What is a threat to mangroves?
Deforestation
Mangroves increase or decrease resilience in climate change?
increase
What do Mangrove ecosystems act as for marine life?
A nursery
In what areas do mangroves grow in?
They grown in muddy substrates.
What can lead to high salinity in mangrove environments?
The lack of rainfall can lead to high salinity in mangrove environments.
How many acres of land is protected through the Marine Parks Law?
1500 acres of land.
True or False: Mangroves are a relatively new type of plant, appearing only in the last few centuries.
False
When mangroves are deforested large amounts of what is released?
Carbon Dioxide
True Or False: Mangroves are a natural defense system?
True