Credit: Gulf News
The Grey mangrove is the only mangrove species naturally found in the UAE. Our nation is home to a total area of 110 square KMs of mangrove forests and approximately 75% of the total population occurs in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Mangroves play a significant role in Bu Tinah’s coastal ecosystems because it is where a lot of fish begin their lives. Besides being a nursery for small fish at the beginning of their life cycle, mangroves are also home to crabs and shrimps which attract migratory birds such as the Greater flamingo who come to Bu Tinah to feed.
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