Some plants are picky. They either suffocate when buried too deep or require a specific type of soil to grow. They are high-maintenance, but did you know there’s a plant that can thrive both on land and in water? Mangroves are like the amphibians of plants. Just like their animal counterparts, they’re adaptable to both land and saltwater. Found on tropical and subtropical shores, mangroves have remarkably strong roots that grip and thrive in both environments. How do mangroves impact our way of living? Their contributions to the environment, food security, and protection of coastlines are especially important, as the Philippines remains vulnerable to the dangers posed by natural hazards and climate change.

Mangroves protect coasts, fight climate change in PH. (2025, August 23-24). DailyGuardian, p. 10.