“Mangrove trees have intertwined roots, similar to a group of women,” said Ministry of Environment secretary of state Mom Thany, as she oversaw the planting ceremony. “They always help each other, ...

A researcher on Colón Island of Panama was searching for crustaceans among the coastal mangrove forests when he saw a section of mangroves in varying stages of decay. The water was shallow and ...

propagules drop from the branch as a ready-to-go mangrove plant. As they bob along in the water, propagules slowly unfurl light-sensitive leaves and begin to sprout roots—tiny trees ready to ...

This is Martin County's first Florida Champion Tree. St. Lucie County has one and Indian River County has seven. See the list ...

Some native tree species do not have a current champion ... which grow in that order from closest to farthest from the water. Black mangroves roots are distinct dark, woody, fingerlike projections ...