Mangroves and coral reefs may seem like separate ecosystems, but they’re closely connected. Mangrove roots slow water, trap sediment, process nutrients, and provide nursery habitat for young fish that can later move to reefs.
Mangroves and coral reefs may seem like separate ecosystems, but they’re closely connected. Mangrove roots slow water, trap sediment, process nutrients, and provide nursery habitat for young fish that can later move to reefs.