importance of mangrove forest

Mangrove forest Offers habitat and act as nursery for aquatic plants and animals

• Provides medicine, fuel wood and timber.

• Act as bridge between sea and rivers by balancing sedimentation and soil erosion. 

• Help to reduce water force during cyclones, 

tsunamis and high tide periods.

• Help in wind break, O2 production, carbon 

sequestration and prevents salt spray from 

waves.