' Bridge - Mangroves

Australia EPA: Mangroves - This Australian website has comprehensive information on mangroves including coping with salt, zones, flora & fauna, history and facts & stats.

Samoa: Respecting the Mangroves - A case study describing the impacts of waste on the local environment, especially on many fragile mangrove areas. This is a secondary level resource with teacher notes and suggested student activities.

Mangals - High school level and higher description with pictures of mangrove ecosystems.

South Florida Aquatic Environments - "Are you looking for a comprehensive resource on aquatic environments found in Southern Florida? Freshwater marshes, corals, mangroves, seagrasses, pinelands, cypress, prairies, estuaries, etc. This site is a wealth of information! Great graphics, excellent resource information, glossary, links to other sites of interest, a "Who wants to be a Millionaire" game and interactive puzzles! Fun, fun, FUN!!" Chantelle, Science Grades 9-12

National Estuarine Research Reserve System Lesson Plans - A collection of curricula, lesson plans and activities developed by some of the National Estuarine Research Reserves to help introduce students to specific estuarine environments. Topics include eelgrass and mud flat habitats, mangroves, natural and cultural resources, water cycle, hydrology, and public policy. K-12.

Mangrove Action Project - A nonprofit organization's website with information about mangrove ecology and worldwide mangrove issues, and mangrove photos. Grades 9-12.


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