Mangrove Trees

• Description: View of mangrove trees and their roots. Mangrove trees protect coastlines from erosion and storms, because their roots are able to absorb wave energy.
• Keywords: tree, root, mangrove tree, Kampong Garden, water
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• Source: Florida Center for Instructional Technology, Exploring Florida: Social Studies Resources for Students and Teachers (Tampa, FL: University of South Florida, 2009)

• County: Miami-Dade
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• Date of Photo: 5/28/2008
• Photographer: Roy Winkelman

Exploring Florida: A Social Studies Resource for Students and Teachers

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