Philippe Cousteau, Jr.

As an explorer, I know firsthand there are many places in the ocean so full of life that they should be protected. Coral reefs and mangrove coastlines are stressed already by climate change and ocean acidification, and poor planning will just make their plight worse.

American Scientist

Brian Skerry

The Bahamas has mangrove nurseries, coral reefs, shallow sea grass beds, and deep oceanic trenches - all perfect ecosystems for sharks. Photographing multiple shark species in exquisite water was the assignment I had dreamed about from the start.

American Photographer

M. S. Swaminathan

We have to initiate a bio-shield movement along the coastal areas by raising mangrove forests, plantations of casuarina, salicornia, laucaena, atriplex, palms, bamboo and other tree species and halophytes - all that can grow near the sea.

Indian Scientist

Ashlan Gorse Cousteau

Typhoon damage happens when they hit land, and as humans, we've decided to destroy mangroves and hurt coral reefs. If we don't have barriers, the devastation is worse, and that is scary.

American Journalist

The government should promote community nurseries of mangrove species and other appropriate tree species chosen under the coastal bio-shield and agro-forestry programmes.

Frances Beinecke

Mangroves, salt marshes and sea grass lock away carbon at up to five times the rate of tropical forests.

American Activist

Mangrove trees help protect coastlines and are vital for the environment.

Habitat Protection

Mangroves are uniquely adapted to thrive in salty water where other trees can't.

Salt Tolerance

Mangroves have special roots that stick out of the water to breathe air.

Adapted Roots

Mangrove areas host a wide range of wildlife, serving as important habitats.

Biodiversity Hub

Many fish and marine species use mangroves as nurseries for their young.

Nursery Grounds

Mangroves stabilize shorelines and prevent erosion with their strong root systems.

Erosion Control

 Problem is the place where you farm shrimp is in these wild habitats -- in mangrove forests. Now look at those lovely roots coming down. Those are the things that hold soil together, protect coasts, create habitats for all sorts of young fish, young shrimp, all sorts of things that are important to this environment. Well, this is what happens to a lot of coastal mangrove forests.

The four fish we're...

 The rest is by-catch, unwanted animals that are thrown back dead. And coastal shrimp farming isn't much better. Mangroves are bulldozed to make room for shrimp farms, robbing coastal communities of storm protection and natural water filtration and depriving fish of key nursery habitats. So what does it look like to give fish a break and let them recover?

Will the ocean ever run...

 including mangrove swamps, old-growth forests, and, of course, bat caves. So even though I'm the hero of the story, I do need to be saved. And now that you know the true story about us bats, you can learn how to protect such heroic animals.

The truth about bats -...

 looking for the canopy of the mangrove trees where it feeds. In fact, this may be one of the only creatures with a 360-degree view of its environment. The jellyfish's sting, which helps it capture prey and defend itself,

Jellyfish predate...

 this feels like some sort of weird prehistoric world it's really hard to walk because the Mucky bottom and then it's got these mangrove roots that are just shooting straight up into the air it's a weird place

What Lies Beneath PIPE...

 They instinctively hug the mangrove roots which offer some protection. But if they stray too far, the hunt is on. TRISTAN For a baby lemon shark that's in close proximity to a big adult, if they

Do Lemon Sharks Attack...

 mangroves marshes seagrass meadows it's critically important to take care of these systems that keep us alive in the ocean small photosynthetic organisms hold the planet steady by capturing

What type of world do we...

 shallow lagoon dotted with mangrove trees remote secluded and a stone's throw from rich atlantic fishing grounds it attracts one of the world's most charismatic birds

Bizarre Mating Ritual Of...

 Mangroves protect coastal areas against hurricanes and erosion. They also filter water for many coastal towns, and provide essential habitat for many species.

Measuring Mangroves PIPE...

 his giant claw and a gripping prehensile tail help keep his balance as he walks the mangrove tightropes of the swamp