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Marvel instead at the strange roots which push through mud to breathe or grow downwards from tree-trunks to provide support, seeds which germinate even before leaving the parent tree, a fish so comfortable on land it evades the sea, crabs which dance and wave, a moth which 'watches' for the rising tide and a lobster which helps to reclaim from the sea! From a coastline almost entirely covered with mangroves, Singapore now contains only a few scattered patches of mangrove. Yet the little that remains has revealed many surprising discoveries, and its survival is one of the premier challenges facing conservationists today. With the help of these guidebooks, we hope that you too will come to cherish this habitat, and share our wonder of its many inhabitants. Happy reading! |
What is mangrove?
Introduction The Ecosystem Abiotic Biotic Value Intro Products Indirect uses Potential uses About Mangroves in Singapore History Mangroves to visit Conservation |
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From "A Guide to Mangroves of Singapore", Peter K. L. Ng and N. Sivasothi (editors) Volume 1: The Ecosystem and Plant Diversity and Volume 2: Animal Diversity Authors: Kelvin K. P. Lim, Dennis H. Murphy, T. Morgany, N. Sivasothi, Peter K. L. Ng, B. C. Soong, Hugh T. W. Tan, K. S. Tan & T. K. Tan BP Guide to Nature Series published by the Singapore Science Centre, sponsored by British Petroleum © 2001 Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research, The National University of Singapore & The Singapore Science Centre |
