Newborn lemon shark in the mangrove nursery

Swimming through these sun-dappled underwater forests offers us unique research opportunities, as the submerged tangle of roots provides a nursery for juvenile marine species before they migrate to coral reefs. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #WetlandWednesday #Mangroves #ResearchDive

Research diver documenting mangrove roots

Mangrove forests are one of the most important habitats in the intertidal zone. As research divers in tropical areas, we have seen mangroves and their web of roots from beneath the surface. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #WetlandWednesday #Scuba #Diving #Mangroves #ResearchDive