Bioinspired Mangrove-like Structures (IMAGE) Florida Atlantic University Caption Researchers used a water tunnel and flow visualization to determine how the diameter of the mangrove root, its flexibility and how porous the mangroves are affect the water. Credit Florida Atlantic University Usage Restrictions Credit: Florida Atlantic University 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.