VII. Conclusion
Mangroves are an interesting species to study, and are very important to many organisms-including ourselves. These organisms use this tree for their life support. The three main species of mangroves discussed herein are considered to be the most abundant. And, each of these species has their own unique characteristics. Approximately 80 plant species have been labeled as mangroves, so there is much more research that can be done to document the variety of mangrove species throughout the world. I look forward to the opportunity to learn more about the fundamentals of the contributions that mangroves make to our environment.