Mangroves at the Sea’s Edge

From the water, red mangroves appear to form an impenetrable tangle of roots, trunks, and leaves—a protective barrier against storms and tsunamis. More about mangroves can be found in our Mangroves featured story.

Red mangroves form an impenetrable, protective barrier against storms and tsunamis.<div class='credit'><strong>Credit:</strong> Red mangroves form an impenetrable, protective barrier against storms and tsunamis.</div>
Credit: Smithsonian Institution

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