916K views · 4.6K reactions | Mangroves play a vital role within marine ecosystems, functioning as nurseries for fish and other species while protecting coastal areas by absorbing strong wave surges. But Hong Kong’s once abundant mangroves are now found in just a few areas, and protecting those that remain is of great importance in conserving the territory’s marine environment. | National Geographic Asia | Facebook

7.1K views · 240 reactions | Mangroves are one of the most important habitats on Earth, vital to many of the planet’s most extraordinary, wonderful, and endangered species. Everything from shorebirds and sharks to monkeys and manatees relies on mangroves for their survival  https://curiosity.tv/6xlfoiv | Curiosity Stream | Facebook