Friday, March 1, 2013

Mangroves importance

   

Nusery-  Which these trees long roots in the water it allows thousands of fish every where to live and be protected.  Also fishman fish along mangroves just because of the all the families of fish that live in their roots.




Nutrients-  Many fish live in these Mangroves not just because of the great homes they can be but also of the great source of nutrients found on the roots.  The roots contain many bacteria and fungi that live of them, Which many fish use as food.




Sediment and toxins- With the long tangled up roots on these trees in helps capture sediment and keeps it from going in the ocean.  It almost keeps the sea clean by capturing dirt.  Along with Capturing dirt these trees also catch most toxins that are let off by land or even pushed in by the waves.



Buffersystem-  These trees act as buffer systems and protects the land we harsh waves hit.  They also act as a shield so excess dirt or anything doesnt mix with the water.  Even when tsaumis hit they protect land from major damge.




Ecosystem-  These Mangroves suppport people all over the world, many families and tribes in other countries live close to mangroves just because of the close food souce. 
they give 1000s of people homes and food every where.









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