Mangrove shoreline. Mangroves have vertical branches, pheumatophores, that serve to filter out salt and provide fresh water to the leaves of the plant. Many juvenile fishes and young marine animals reside in the root systems of the mangroves. Punta Albemarle. Isabella Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Image: 16610
Location: Isabella Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Lat/Long: 0° 09' 45.58"N, 91° 20' 40.90"W (Coordinates: 0.16266°, -91.34469°)
Format: Digital 3:2
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