Mangroves

Question 1

What and where are mangroves?

Answer 1

Mangroves are woody trees or shrubs which flourish at
sea/land interface in tropical estuaries and inlets. Whole “forest” habitat = mangal
Generally found within 20°C isotherm – like corals!
Replaced by saltmarshes at higher latitudes

Question 2

What types of mangrove forest are there?

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Answer 2

1. Riverine mangroves
   - largest areas in Asia
   - deltas major rivers
   - low tidal range & strong
   freshwater flow
2. Tide-dominated mangroves
   - fully intertidal
   - water often full strength
   sea water
   - high wave action
   - “fringing” mangroves
3. Basin mangroves
   - landward side of fringing
   mangroves
   - salinity highly variable
   (rainfall & evaporation)
   - low currents