Here, the mangrove trees (comprised of Aegiceras corniculatum, Bruguiera gymnorhiza, Avicennia marina and Kandelia obovate) have an average age of 50 years and the top sediments (1 m depth ...

Thus, all flora and fauna are tolerant of high salt concentrations. In addition, mangrove flora display several unique adaptations, which include prop roots to withstand tidal variations, aerial roots ...