Science for People

Along with coral reefs, fringing mangrove forests dramatically reduce wave energy, flooding, and strong winds associated with hurricanes. These storms can strip canopies, snap and uproot trees, and submerge smaller ones via high storm surge. While these initial impacts are clearly destructive, there is evidence that hurricanes also provide benefits to mangroves forests.

A plant-based diet is a great way to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle.  This type of diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, legumes, and nuts.  Typically, these diets will contain fewer calories and fats, which puts you at a lower risk for heart disease.