Mangrove tree roots | Long Lake, Ngeruktabel Island, Palau

Long Lake, part of Ngeruktabel Island in Palau, is home to a variety of plant life, including a dense forest of mangrove trees. Pictured here is a portion of the thick, intertwined network of Bruguiera gymnorrhiza mangrove prop roots that are submerged during high tide, but partially exposed during lower tides. These roots are key to the survival of the trees, but also serve as shelter for juvenile fish and other marine animals. The intricate network of roots also stablize and lock-in silt and mud, providing a buffer against erosion.

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Long Lake, part of Ngeruktabel Island in Palau, is home to a variety of plant life, including a dense forest of mangrove trees. Pictured here is a portion of the thick, intertwined network of Bruguiera gymnorrhiza mangrove prop roots that are submerged during high tide, but partially exposed during lower tides. These roots are key to the survival of the trees, but also serve as shelter for juvenile fish and other marine animals. The intricate network of roots also stablize and lock-in silt and mud, providing a buffer against erosion.