Oceanography HW part 3

Hello everyone here posting about our group topic (Mangrove)

Information:

Mangroves dominate 75% of the tropical coastlines between latitudes 25 degrees N -25 degrees S or higher latitudes bathed by equatorial originating water masses. Along the coast of Florida, the close proximity of the Gulf Stream and the Florida Current aid in development of mangrove communities. With only three species of mangrove present, Florida's species composition seems somewhat low compared to areas of the Indo-West Pacific with over 30 species reported. However, extreme conditions for growth should be expected with most areas in Florida north of 250 N. Red and White mangroves are found as far north as Cedar Key in the Gulf of Mexico and Ponce de Leon inlet on the east coast of Florida. Black mangroves are found farther north to Jacksonville on the east coast and along the panhandle in the Gulf due to their ability to grow from the undestroyed roots after a freeze.

Source(s): http://www.nhmi.org/mangroves/index.htm