Mangrove Replenishment in Florida Bay (IMAGE) South Florida Water Management District Caption Mangroves provide protection from storm surge and erosion. Credit Photo courtesy of South Florida Water Management District. Usage Restrictions Image may only be printed or broadcast with appropriate credit or copyright information. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.