ナショナルジオグラフィックさんのインスタグラム写真 - (ナショナルジオグラフィックInstagram)「Photo by @cristinamittermeier | Crystal-clear turquoise waves roll gently against this mangrove patch in Cuba's Gardens of the Queen. Mangrove forests are some of the most productive ecosystems on the planet and connect life both above and below the surface. The tangled roots provide food and a safe habitat for fish, but these complex ecosystems are also vital to us as humans. Mangroves prevent erosion, improve water quality, buffer coasts from storms, and act as a carbon sink, storing carbon that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. In a time of declining environmental health, it is crucial to value and protect unique ecosystems like these that provide resources and security to an abundance of species. #FollowMe at @CristinaMittermeier for more photos of amazing ecosystems from around the globe. #Mangrove #conservation #Cuba #biodiversity」3月28日 12時04分