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Florida's Mangroves


Florida's Mangroves
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Copyright: Maryori Munoz (colombiana) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 13 W: 0 N: 26] (198)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-22
Categories: Nature
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/60 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-31 8:52
Viewed: 350
Points: 4
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Photo was taken near my university (Florida International university) biscayne campus in North Miami.
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Mangroves are one of Florida's true natives. They thrive in salty environments because they are able to obtain fresh water from saltwater. Some secrete excess salt through their leaves, others block absorption of salt at their roots.

Florida's estimated 469,000 acres of mangrove forests contribute to the overall health of the state's southern coastal zone. This ecosystem traps and cycles various organic materials, chemical elements, and important nutrients. Mangrove roots act not only as physical traps but provide attachment surfaces for various marine organisms. Many of these attached organisms filter water through their bodies and, in turn, trap and cycle nutrients.

The relationship between mangroves and their associated marine life cannot be overemphasized. Mangroves provide protected nursery areas for fishes, crustaceans, and shellfish. They also provide food for a multitude of marine species such as snook, snapper, tarpon, jack, sheepshead, red drum, oyster, and shrimp. Florida's important recreational and commercial fisheries will drastically decline without healthy mangrove forests.

Many animals find shelter either in the roots or branches of mangroves. Mangrove branches are rookeries, or nesting areas, for beautiful coastal birds such as brown pelicans and roseate spoonbills.
source: floridaplants.com-
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  • trekks Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2025 W: 144 N: 3403] (13631)
  • [2008-09-06 7:32]

hi Maryori

Take care of yourself from the storms.

I like the mangroves in this shot, the strong contrast is so nicely captured from the green to the black water. I am not a fan of the green border though but that is just personal taste.

tfs, bill

Hi Maryori!
Beautiful picture!
Colors and contrast fabulous.
Creative and orifinal.
Reflected in the water well achieved.
Frame to fit.
Wonderful composition.
Congratulations!

Greetings
Ricardo

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