Mangroves are unique, salt-tolerant trees that grow along tropical and subtropical coastlines. With their tangled, above-ground roots, they stabilize shorelines, reduce erosion, and act as natural storm barriers. Red Mangroves are especially known for their distinctive prop roots that help trap sediments and create nurseries for fish and crustaceans.
Mangroves are among the most efficient carbon sinks in the world, storing carbon in both their biomass and the rich soils beneath them for centuries.