"And when the mangrove leaves drop into the water, they produce tannins that help keep algae blooms under control, and also, as those leaves decompose, they are the basis of the food chain that ...

Few trees can find a way to survive in the liminal space where dry land meets the sea. Mangroves are the exception. These impressively resilient trees can withstand rapidly shifting tides ...

A black mangrove in Stuart is the state’s largest of that species. It measures 35 feet tall, and 233 inches in circumference with a 31.5-foot crown spread. It's Martin County's first Florida ...