Why protect mangroves? |
Mangroves are areas of huge ecological importance, providing habitat and nursery grounds for a number of organisms.
In addition, mangroves ecosystems provide:
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Red Mangrove
Scientific name: Rhizophora mucronata Family name: Rhizophoraceae Swahili name: Mkoko
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Orange Mangrove
Scientific name: Avicennia marina Family name: Avicenniaceae Swahili name: Mchu
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