July 26 is the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, an occasion observed by UNESCO to raise awareness about mangroves. If you live in India or the South Asian region, chances are you’ve seen, or at least heard about mangroves. These trees and shrubs line our ...
10. Mangrove forests are found along the Persian/ Arabian Gulf Coast Mangroves in the Gulf waters need a certain tidal flow and a perfect mixture of fresh and saltwater for growing. They create a unique aquatic ecosystem and act as breeding and nesting grounds for different kinds of fish, ins...
Monkeys make a variety of noises, from hoots to screams, often vocalizing back and forth like humans talking to each other. Howler monkeys have one of the loudest calls of any terrestrial animal and can be heard from about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) away in the right conditions, according t...
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Cruising through mangrove forests and limestone cliffs, visitors encounter diverse flora and fauna, including eagles, monkeys, and vibrant bird species. The Gua Kelawar (Bat Cave) and Gua Cerita (Cave of Legends) add an element of mystique to the journey. You can travel to Langkawi by boat ...
Various hard and soft corals form vital reef habitats. More than 250 coral species are found in the Makassar Strait. Mangrove forests along the coast offer nursery areas for shellfish, crustaceans and other fish. Extensive Seagrass meadows support sea turtles and dugongs. ...
Florida’s estimated 469,000 acres of mangrove forests contribute to the overall health of the state’s southern coastal zone. Over time, the loss of nearshore hardbottom habitats may lead to a reduction in the populations of marine invertebrates, such as sponges, coral, lobster and crabs, ...
The Gulf of Mexico is a highly biodiverse area and features manycoastal wetlandsand mangrove forests. The wetlands along the Gulf of Mexico cover around 5 million acres (2.02 million hectares). Seabirds, fish, and reptiles are abundant, as well as bottlenose dolphins, a large population of sper...
Guatemala has 14 eco regions, which range from Mangrove forests to the ocean littorals. There are 252 listed wetlands in Guatemala. The country is recorded to have 100 rivers, 61 lagoons, 5 lakes and 3 swamps. The main rivers draining the land are Motagua, Dulce, Sarstun, Polochic abd ...
Swamps and mangrove forests border the southern coast; inland are hardwood forests. Government Multiparty government transitioning from military to civilian rule. History The first inhabitants of what is now Nigeria were thought to have been the Nok people (500 BC–c. AD 200). The Kanuri, Hausa...