Mangroves

Fisheries Fact Sheet - Mangrove
Mangrove forests are one of Australia’s most geographically widespread ecosystems.
They provide a crucial role in the protection of Australia’s coastline as well as being
vital for the biological health and productivity of Australia’s coastal waters.
Australian Government: Department of the Environment and Energy
NVIS Fact Sheet - Mangroves
Mangroves of Shark Bay Marine Park
Landscope: Monitoring Mangroves
Landscope, vol 35, number1, Spring 2019

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Western Australian Museum: Mangroves
Mangroves are a specialised group of salt-tolerant, terrestrial plants that inhabit shorelines between low and high tide levels.
Mangrove Watch: Western Australia
2018 Mangrove Plant Species of Western Australia

Department of Agriculture: Mangrove Forest
Australian Mangrove forests contain 41 species of mangrove from 19 plant families. More than half of the world’s mangrove species are found in Australia.