Mangroves
Mangroves are halophytic (salt-tolerant) plants that grow throughout the tropical and sub-tropical coastal areas of the world. Mangroves are very important for coastal ecology, providing primary input to the marine food chain. Mangroves are also economically important as they produce timber, fruits and fodder for coastal communities. Mangroves also prevent coastal erosion and provide good habitat for marine and terrestrial fauna.
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Natural mangrove vegetation (Avicennia Marina) occurring on a a sea-water 'Khor' (creek) on Al Sammaliah Island. |
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CER staff undertaking the planting of mangrove (Avicennia
Marina) seedlings on Al Sammaliah Island. The mangrove plantation on the island is one of the biggest Avicennia Marina plantations on Earth, covering an area of approximately 17 Km2.
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Part of the mangrove (Avicennia Marina) plantation on Al Sammaliah Island, one year after planting. |