Madagascar's Unique Marine Ecosystems

Madagascar's underwater world holds species that exist nowhere else on Earth. Vibrant mangrove

forests line the coast, acting as natural nurseries for marine life while stabilizing

shorelines against erosion. Brightly colored parrotfish navigate coral reefs as fiddler

crabs scurry along twisted mangrove roots. These ecosystems shelter sea turtles,

rare mollusks, and countless tropical fish in a delicate web of life. Mangroves provide

everything, shelter, food, and breeding grounds for marine animals

and birds. Without these forests, Madagascar's unique marine heritage disappears.

Every species here tells a story of nature's wonder, a reminder that protecting these