Mangroves in Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (2013) by Sungei Buloh Wetland ReserveASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Mangrove forests are unique tropical ecosystems that grow along or nearby marine coasts. Shrubs and trees stand on exposed root systems, almost as if floating out of the water. These root systems allow the plants to live above the ebb and flow of the tide.
Mangroves in Kepulauan Seribu National Park (2017) by Claudia Binondo / Filiberto A. Pollisco Jr.ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Mangroves are integral to their ecosystems, protecting against coastal erosion as well as providing habitats to thousands of different species of animal and plant life.
SBWR Mangroves by Khairi KamisanASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Southeast Asia is home to 34% of the world's mangroves. One of the most extensive mangrove forests can be found on mainland Singapore at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve.
Mangroves in Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (2013) by Sungei Buloh Wetland ReserveASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
These mangroves provide humans and animals with shelter and food...
Myagra ruficollis (2015) by Fredy ParabangASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
...and are an important site for migratory shorebirds.
Tree-climbing Crab (Episesarma sp.) by Tan Yee TienASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Animals such as fish, crabs, crocodiles, and monkeys call the mangroves home.
Mangroves in Tarutao National Park by Pamela RebloraASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Tarutao National Park in Thailand is also covered by large mangrove trees, home to an array of wildlife. Explore more.
Landscape shot of Khao Sok National Park by Khao Sok National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
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