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Mangrove tree at low tide

MANGROVES. Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 11 Nov 2014.
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Recommended Books from the Library

Sea and Shore Life of Qatar by Frances Gillespie
ISBN: 9789992194805
Publication Date: 2013-11-21
The Qatar Nature Explorer series offers a unique insight into Qatar's natural history and wildlife, and is an essential resource for schools and parents.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Oceans by Kim W. Tetrault; Joe Kraynak
ISBN: 002864462X
Publication Date: 2003-06-03
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Oceanswill be a marine-lover's reference for mapping the world's oceans and their exploration.

Aerial Photo of Purple Island

Source: Fran Gillespie, QNHG
https://docs.google.com/a/asd.edu.qa/file/d/0B2brQ6xA-gCBYjJmZDVhZDUtZDAzMC00NDRlLTk0NDEtYjJjNmIyOTk3MjZh/edit

Suggested Websites

Qatar Mangrove Information
Mapping the Mangroves
This is a fantastic site started right here in Qatar to gather data on the world's mangroves.
Mangrove Wetlands
This information was gathered to promote a documentary film called Ocean Oasis and was sponsored by the San Diego Natural History Museum.
Mangroves - National Geographic
This site is sponsored by National Geographic and describes the plants and animals that live in mangroves. Don't forget to go to page 2!
Mangrove Forests
This site is sponsored by the Missouri Botanical Gardens and does a good job describing how trees in the mangrove have adapted to their environment.
Mangrove Forests - NOAA
This site is sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and has a good, but challenging, description of life that can be found in mangrove forests.
Adaptations of Mangrove Trees
This site is also sponsored by NOAA and describes how mangrove trees have adapted.
Global Warming and Mangroves
http://www.nwf.org/Wildlife/Threats-to-Wildlife/Global-Warming/Effects-on-Wildlife-and-Habitat/Mangroves.aspx
Blue Planet - Mangrove Forests WWF
This site is sponsored by the World Wildlife Federation. You'll need to follow the links on the sidebar to get the information you're looking for.
Mangrove, the Tree That Captures Carbon, Filters Saltwater, and Stops Storms
This site sponsored by Discover magazine tells the benefits of mangrove trees. There are ads in the middle of the page; be sure to keep reading below them.
Exploring Mangroves
This site comes from the University of Hong Kong, so it is a bit challenging, but will have very reliable information. Be sure to follow the link on the sidebar to learn about adaptations.

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