Mangroves (IMAGE) University of Bonn Caption 6,000 years ago, mangroves were widespread in Oman. Today, only one particularly robust mangrove species remains there, and this is found in just a few locations. Credit © Valeska Decker/University of Bonn Usage Restrictions Please use this image only in connection with the press release. 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.