East Arm Mangroves

As we head into the East Arm, the landscape shifts dramatically from the open water of the harbour to the dense, green fringes of the mangrove forests. These are the East Arm Mangroves, one of the most biologically diverse and…

The true importance of the East Arm Mangroves lies hidden beneath the water's surface, among the tangled roots and in the nutrient-rich silt. This is the ultimate nursery of the sea. …

One of the most striking aspects of the East Arm is the visual contrast between the ancient mangrove forests and the massive industrial infrastructure of the East Arm Wharf. This area is the logistical hub of the Northern…

As we begin to make our way out of the narrow channels of the East Arm and back toward the open harbour, the dense wall of greenery begins to recede, but the impression it leaves is lasting. The East Arm Mangroves are a place of…