By reducing current speed and
trapping sediments, the tangled
roots, and trunks of the
mangroves help to reduce siltation.
Mangroves are essentially the root systems of trees
and shrubs which thrive in the shallows of salt
Water areas. They provide an excellent safe habitat
for small marine creatures.
Department of Ocean Engineering, IIT Madras, Chennai , India – 600 036
MANGROVES