The mangrove trees growing here protect against extreme weather and disasters. When our global temperatures rise, storms and flood surges become more frequent. The trunks of mangroves will absorb the impact of waves, making them a good front line of defense that helps to protect higher ground.

The mangroves also provide habitat to many different species of butterflies. The butterflies will act as important pollinators, helping plants reproduce by transferring pollen between flowers, and also contributes to a healthy ecosystem and food supply for us.