Has mangrove depletion caused problems?

If you cut down mangroves, then you will cause some problems. Like I said in one of my earlier  posts, mangroves are what protect the uplands from wind, storms, rains, and floods. They provide food for many tiny animals, and 75% of game fish and 90% of commercial species in South Florida rely on mangroves for shelter. They also absorb nutrients into their roots, so if you take out mangroves you are causing a lot more problems than you think.

http://www3.leegov.com/dcd/Environmental/Mangroves.htm
http://184.106.235.187/q/how-do-mangroves-help-the-ecosystem.html

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