Mangroves are salt-tolerant trees that adapt to harsh coastal conditions. They contain a complex salt filtration system and a complex root system to cope with saltwater immersion and wave action.

Mangroves provide natural infrastructure and protection to nearby populated areas by preventing erosion and absorbing storm surge impacts, during extreme weather events like hurricanes.

They are important to people because they help stabilize coastline ecosystems and prevent erosion.

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