Description

Overview:

Where the tropical ocean meets the sea, a peculiar kind of plant thrives in shallow, salty water. These mangrove plants are incredibly important for shoreline protection and baby fish habitats. In this video, Jonathan investigates life in mangroves by visiting both Caribbean and Pacific mangroves. Please see the accompanying study guide for educational objectives and discussion points.

Subject:

Life Science, Chemistry, Geoscience, Oceanography

Level:

Preschool, Middle School, High School, Community College / Lower Division, Career / Technical

Material Type:

Diagram/Illustration, Lesson Plan

Author:

Jonathan Bird Productions, Oceanic Research Group

Provider:

Jonathan Bird's Blue World

Provider Set:

Jonathan Bird's Blue World

Date Added:

05/05/2010