Welcome to the Marvellous Mangroves Education Forum
Introducing and connecting students, teachers, parents and organizations to the wonderful world of mangroves through an exciting online social hub
Everything from what they are and where they are found to mangrove types, functions and their benefits.
What lives in mangroves and who visits them at different times of the year?
Mangrove destruction and its long-term effects. How are we to effectively manage our coastlines to minimise negative human activities?
What do we need to bring to a mangrove investigation? We’ll be recording things in detail with the necessary toolkit
Are you ready for a challenge? The future for mangroves and how you can get involved
What are the most common mangrove species in your area? Need help identifying your mangroves? Which zone do they live in?
Can you name anything that you eat which comes from mangroves? What services do mangroves provide and for whom?
Do you know how mangroves fit into the natural processes that surround us? How do they affect our climate?
Bird identification is key to understanding the world of mangroves. What birds have you spotted? What are their adaptations?
How are the plants and animals in a mangrove forest linked by their feeding relationships? Let’s talk food webs…
Wetlands are teeming with life. What species are able to live in mangrove forests and why? Both plants and animals….
Do you have myths, legends and gods associated with your country’s mangroves? Tell us a story if you do.
The biggest causes of mangrove loss are linked to human activities. Have you seen signs of mangrove destruction?
Human activities have led certain animal species numbers to decline. Can you name some vulnerable animals near you?
There are many examples of ways in which mangroves are destroyed. Can you name or share stories of mangrove loss?
On your last visit to a mangrove ecosystem, what did you hear, smell, touch, and see?
Lets get a closer look at detritus and the miniscule animals and plants brought back from the mangroves. What did you find?
What makes up the “soup” that supports life in the mangroves? Share your temperature, pH and salinity levels….
Have you a vision for a healthier, more prosperous and secure future for mangroves and their communities? Share yourrr best ideas….
Can you share stories or examples of individuals and organizations that help the wetland environment?
What I have done to help my mangroves. Examples of ways to get involved.
What are the best ways to explore a mangrove forest in a non-invasive way? What examples are close to where you live?
