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Mangrove ecological functions

Conceptual diagram illustrating the important ecological functions that mangroves provide to the marine environment. Diagram from "Tropical Connections: South Florida's marine environment" (pg. 311) - http://ian.umces.edu/press/publications/374/

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Filename:iil_diagram_mangrove_ecological_functions.png
Keywords:ecological function, ecosystem goods and services, filter runoff, improve water quality, marine environment, recreational resources, reduce carbon dioxide, trap carbon
Author Name:Kris Beckert
Author Company:Integration and Application Network, UMCES
Date Created:01/01/2012
Media Type:Photo
Dimensions:1000 x 667 pixels
File Size:264.15 KB

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