Mangroves (IMAGE)

University of Maryland

Mangroves

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Mangroves, such as these black mangroves photographed in Jobos Bay, Puerto Rico, excel at capturing and storing carbon. They also protect coastal communities from storms and flooding while providing important fishery habitat.

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Stefanie Simpson

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