Please protect our mangroves!

#TheGreatBeautyofGuangdong Commonly referred to as the “forests of the sea” and the “guardians of the ocean”, mangroves are a type of woody plant rooted in coastal intertidal zones. They not only build a wind barrier and purify the seawater but also provide habitats for fish, shrimp, and birds.

The Guangdong Zhanjiang Mangrove National Nature Reserve has the largest and most concentrated distribution area of mangroves in China. Over the past 20 years, nearly 1,500 hectares of mangroves have been planted in Zhanjiang, providing a wider living space for many creatures. Surveys show that the number of bird species in Zhanjiang has increased from 194 in 2002 to 312 this year, and more creatures are choosing the mangroves in Zhanjiang. #SpringTrain

红树林，这种扎根于海岸潮间带的胎生木本植物，既可防风消浪，又能净化海水，还为鱼虾鸟类提供栖息之所，素有“海上森林”“海洋卫士”之称。

湛江红树林国家级自然保护区是我国红树林面积最大、分布最集中的自然保护区。20多年来，湛江种植了将近1500公顷的红树林，给更多生物提供了更广阔的生存空间。调查显示，湛江鸟类种类记录从2002年的194种提高到今年的312种。越来越多的物种选择了湛江，选择了红树林。