mangrove
noun
man·grove
ˈman-ˌgrōv 
ˈmaŋ-
1
: any of a genus (Rhizophora, especially R. mangle of the family Rhizophoraceae) of tropical maritime trees or shrubs that send out many prop roots and form dense masses important in coastal land building and as foundations of unique ecosystems
2
: any of numerous trees (as of the genera Avicennia of the vervain family or Sonneratia of the family Sonneratiaceae) with growth habits like those of the true mangroves
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Scaevola sericea, also known as beach cabbage or sea lettuce, thrives in the mangrove swamps of the South Pacific.
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Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
Sources: Reasons to be Cheerful, Statistics Denmark Women in Senegal are donning beekeeping gear to protect mangroves
Mangroves are a haven of biodiversity and, like wetlands and seagrass meadows, store more carbon than terrestrial ecosystems.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2024
In the same press release, Florida announced a new youth record cobia and a new state record for mangrove snapper—both of which were caught by Julia Bernstein back in January.
—Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 4 Apr. 2024
The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens have two campuses—one that highlights rainforest, desert, native Florida, and display gardens that meander along a mangrove by the bay.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
Six room types offer options for a glittering marina and pool or lush mangrove view, open-air showers, and ADA accessibility.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
But Senegal has lost about 30% of its mangrove cover since 1950 due to climate change.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2024
The typical inhabited island is likewise rich in sunshine and warmth and has access to a shallow lagoon, palm trees and maybe a mangrove forest.
—Maahil Mohamed Elke Scholiers, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Saltwater is invading her rice paddies bordering the tidal estuary and mangroves, caused by rising sea levels.
—Jack Thompson, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2024
Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
Sources: Reasons to be Cheerful, Statistics Denmark Women in Senegal are donning beekeeping gear to protect mangroves
Mangroves are a haven of biodiversity and, like wetlands and seagrass meadows, store more carbon than terrestrial ecosystems.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2024
In the same press release, Florida announced a new youth record cobia and a new state record for mangrove snapper—both of which were caught by Julia Bernstein back in January.
—Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 4 Apr. 2024
The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens have two campuses—one that highlights rainforest, desert, native Florida, and display gardens that meander along a mangrove by the bay.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
Six room types offer options for a glittering marina and pool or lush mangrove view, open-air showers, and ADA accessibility.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
But Senegal has lost about 30% of its mangrove cover since 1950 due to climate change.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2024
The typical inhabited island is likewise rich in sunshine and warmth and has access to a shallow lagoon, palm trees and maybe a mangrove forest.
—Maahil Mohamed Elke Scholiers, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Saltwater is invading her rice paddies bordering the tidal estuary and mangroves, caused by rising sea levels.
—Jack Thompson, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2024
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mangrove
noun
man·grove
ˈman-ˌgrōv
ˈmaŋ-
: any of various tropical trees or shrubs that grow many prop roots and form dense masses in somewhat salty marshes or shallow salt water
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