#MangroveDay | At the interface of land and sea, exists one of the most productive and unique ecosystems – #Mangroves. There are many reasons we should care about mangroves. CARBON SINKS Mangroves absorb several times more carbon than inland forests, and lock it up in their soils for millennia, helping the fight against climate change. NURSERIES OF THE OCEAN Mangroves provide the ideal breeding grounds and nurseries to a great number of fish, shrimp and other marine species. COASTAL CLIMATE SHIE

#Mangroves support an incredible amount of marine life 🌱 The twists and turns of their roots create a safe haven for animals below and above the surface! Many marine species – like these baby Diamondfish – use #mangroves as nurseries during their early life stages. | Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Mangrove Forest | Oceana