Mangroves (Rhizophora mangle). Mangroves provide protection from beach erosion and storm surges. They grow in saline coastal sediment and are present
Mangroves (Rhizophora mangle). Mangroves provide protection from beach erosion and storm surges. They grow in saline coastal sediment and are present on around three-quarters of tropical coastlines. Photographed on the coast of French Guiana
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