Mangrove forests are one of the most unique habitats we have in Singapore. They have evolved to survive in a dynamic and stressful coastal environment, where their plants and animals must tolerate changing waves, tides and salt.
But their position between the land and sea means they are a crucial buffer for coastal populations, protecting communities from storms, trapping pollution from rivers, providing a safe nursery habitat for fish and even cooling the urban climate.
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