Mangrove
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<speciesfyi-glossary slug="mangrove"></speciesfyi-glossary>Definition
Tropical trees and shrubs adapted to grow in coastal saline water, forming critical nursery habitats for marine species.
Detailed Explanation
Mangroves' complex prop-root systems slow water flow and trap sediments, stabilizing coastlines and protecting inland areas from storm surges. They sequester carbon at rates three to five times higher than tropical rainforests per unit area. Mangroves have been lost at a rate of 1-2% annually due to aquaculture (shrimp ponds), agriculture, and urbanization — a loss with profound consequences for both biodiversity and coastal communities.