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This American Museum of Natural History website explains what a mangrove tree is and how it lives in salty water. It goes on to detail how the trees take root and move to other areas of the world.
This PBS video explains what a mangrove tree is, what animals use them as a habitat, and the benefits of mangrove trees. The video points out that although they are beneficial, some residents in Hawaii want the mangroves that have taken root there to be removed. The trees have taken over nesting grounds of sea birds and cut off circulation to Hawaiian fish ponds.
This activity is targeting a younger audience, however users are required to add different organisms each “day” to maintain a healthy mangrove area. Organisms will die out if conditions are not met to maintain the mangrove area.