If we protect mangroves, we protect our fisheries, our towns and ourselves
- Written by Alvise Dabalà, Research associate, The University of Queensland
ShutterstockMangroves might not look like much. Yes, they can have strange aerial roots. Yes, they’re surrounded by oozing mud.
But looks can be deceiving. These remarkable shrubs and trees are nurseries for many species of fish, shellfish and crabs. They protect our coastlines from erosion, storm surges, wind and floods. And that mud?...
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