Mangroves Help Protect a Coast in Indonesia
Key Vocabulary
land next to the sea
The village is near the coast.
a tree that grows in salty water near tropical coasts
Mangrove trees grow beside the sea.
moving water on the surface of the sea
The fence helps slow the waves.
wet, soft earth
The structure catches mud from the water.
to keep something safe from damage
Mangroves help protect the village.
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Demak is on the coast of Java in Indonesia. The area has problems with floods and land loss. [1]
Mangrove trees can help protect the coast. Their roots slow water and hold soil.
A project in Demak tried a special idea. Workers built simple fences in the sea. The fences slow the waves and catch mud. [1]
The project did not only plant trees. It helped mangroves grow again naturally. [2]
Local fish farmers also learned new ways to work. Mangroves can give fish and other sea animals a good home. [1][3]
The project shows that people can sometimes protect the coast by working with nature.
More Discussion Questions
- 4.What can communities do to protect the coast?
- 5.What natural place would you like to protect?
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