Where do mangrove forests grow along the coast?
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Mangrove forests grow in tropical and subtropical coastlines, estuaries, and river deltas around the world. They thrive where saltwater and freshwater mix.
The Full Story
Mangroves are found along sheltered tropical and subtropical coastlines across regions such as Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa, the Americas, and northern Australia. They grow in salty or brackish water, especially in estuaries, lagoons, and tidal flats. Their tangled roots stabilize shorelines and provide nursery habitat for fish and crustaceans. Mangrove ecosystems are especially extensive in countries like Indonesia, which has some of the largest mangrove areas in the world.
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