The Mangroves

As part of the expedition it is important to gather and improve upon local knowlege and information. As there is very little information on the mangroves of Shimoni Forest East, GVI has begun a new project, logging and identify the different plants and animal species

The Mangroves are an important costal habitat and ecosystem. They provide coastal areas with protection from erosion and storm surges and the mangrove's massive root system dissipates wave energy and slows tidal waters so that sediment is deposited.

The 2010 update of the World Mangrove Atlas indicated that a fifth of the world's mangrove ecosystems have been lost since 1980 and a number of species are under threat. The ecosystem provides a home for a variety of plants and animal species.