Mangroves: forests of the seas
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I can describe the role of mangrove forests and talk about the impact of forest loss in the Sundarbans.
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Mangroves are shrubs and trees which grow in coastal waters.
Mangroves help protect the land from flooding, caused by tropical storms and tidal surges.
The Sundarbans in India and Bangladesh are an example of a mangrove forest.
Mangroves face a variety of threats including coastal developments, farming and sea level rise.
The impacts of mangrove loss include: coastal flooding, loss of biodiversity, resources and income.
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