The Mangrove Forest
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Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to one of the most ecologically significant areas of Ras Mohammed: the Mangrove Forest. While mangroves are common in tropical regions, finding them here, in the arid environment of the Sinai, is something of a biological…
Listen in the app2The Science of Desalination
The most fascinating aspect of the Avicennia marina is its ability to live in water that would kill most other plants. Mangroves have evolved a sophisticated two-step process for dealing with salt. …
Listen in the app3A Nursery for the Red Sea
Beyond their own survival, the mangroves provide an essential service to the marine life of Ras Mohammed. The tangled web of submerged roots creates a complex, three-dimensional habitat that is inaccessible to large predators. …
Listen in the app4Closing
As we prepare to leave the Mangrove Forest, take one last look at this thin, green fringe clinging to the edge of the desert. It is a reminder of the fragility of our environment. …
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What is The Mangrove Forest?
The Mangrove Forest is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 27.7126, 34.2185 |
| Last updated |