True Mangrove Trees Collection

Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) propagules / plantlets which become fully mature plants before dropping off the parent tree to drift away and establish a new tree. Bahamas

Split level photo of an American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) beneath red mangrove trees (Rhizophora mangle) above a bed of seagrass (turtlegrass: Thalassia testudinum)

Dune and Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle), Bahia Magdalena, Baja California Peninsula, Mexico, June

Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) seedling, Bahia Magdalena, Baja California Peninsula, Mexico, June

RF - Split level photo of mangrove scenery, with hard corals (including Goniopora sp. Porites sp.) growing below Red mangrove tree (Rhizophora sp.). Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) propagules / plantlets which become fully mature plants before dropping off the parent tree to drift away and establish a new tree. Bahamas

Lemon shark juvenile (Negaprion brevirostris) trying to feed on the leaves of a red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle). As pups, the sharks have to learn to hunt for themselves and sometimes make mistakes

Split level photo of mangrove scenery, with hard corals ( including Goniopora sp.; Heliopora sp; Porites sp.) growing below Red mangrove tree: (Rhizophora mangle)

Lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) pup and school of fish swimming through Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) nursery, Eleuthera Island, Bahamas, North Atlantic

Orbiculate Cardinalfish (Sphaeramia orbicularis) school sheltering amongst roots of mangroves (Rhizophora sp)
Orbiculate Cardinalfish (Sphaeramia orbicularis) school sheltering amongst roots of mangroves (Rhizophora sp.) Gam Island, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia

Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) forest, Cienaga de Zapata National Park, Matanzas Province, Cuba

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"Discover the Beauty and Importance of True Mangrove Trees" Did you know that true mangrove trees, such as the Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle), play a vital role in coastal ecosystems? These incredible plants start their journey as propagules or plantlets, eventually growing into fully mature trees. In stunning split-level photos, we witness the harmony between nature's creatures and these magnificent mangroves. An American crocodile gracefully shares its habitat with dunes and Red Mangroves in Bahia Magdalena on the Baja California Peninsula. Meanwhile, a Lemon shark pup explores its surroundings, attempting to feed on the leaves of a vibrant Red Mangrove seedling. The nursery-like qualities of these forests are evident as Lemon sharks swim alongside schools of fish through Eleuthera Island's Red Mangrove sanctuary in the Bahamas' North Atlantic region. Orbiculate Cardinalfish find shelter among the intricate roots of Rhizophora sp. , showcasing how mangroves provide refuge for various marine species. The enchanting scenery continues underwater, where hard corals like Goniopora sp. Thrive amidst mangroves in Raja Ampat Islands off West Papua, Indonesia. This split-level photo captures both worlds colliding harmoniously. True Mangrove forests also contribute to protecting our planet's biodiversity. Cienaga de Zapata National Park boasts an impressive expanse of Red Mangroves that serve as crucial habitats for numerous species. Lastly, we observe a Lemon shark juvenile swimming near blue crabs within a captivating mangrove habitat – an ecosystem teeming with life and interconnectedness. Let us appreciate and protect these remarkable true mangrove trees that not only provide shelter but also support countless organisms along our coastlines, and are truly nature's guardians.