Mangroves by Irene and Lorena

2:B IRENE AND LORENA.

Situation

Mangrove swamps are found along tropical seacoasts on both sides of the equator.

Climate

Mangroves are wet forest with roots submerged in the water.

There are numerous species and provide protection against strong winds, waves caused by hurricanes and even tsunamis.

Flora

Bruguiera gymnorrhizaKandelia candel

Flora in the mangroves can measure up to 15 m in height. Some species are:

Avicennia germinans

Laguncularia racemosa

Rhizophora mangle

Fauna

spider monkey

sea turtle

Caiman crocodilus fuscus

There are some animals that are endangered species due to the irrational hunt: lizards, manatee and several species of turtles

mere

Dogfish

Pelicans

iguana

"If there are no mangrove forests, the sea will have no meaning. It

would be like having a tree with no roots, for the mangroves are the

roots of the sea."