MANGROVE
Special trees that grow with their roots in salty seawater.
Why it matters: Mangroves protect coastlines from storms and give fish a safe place to grow up.
Fun Fact: Crabs climb mangrove roots like jungle gyms!
Say it like this: MAN-grove
Your turn: Question time! Would you rather climb a tree above the sea or snorkel through its roots?
MICROPLASTIC
Tiny pieces of plastic smaller than a grain of rice hiding in water, sand, and even snow.
Why it matters: Fish, turtles, and even plankton can swallow them, and that plastic never disappears.
Fun Fact: Microplastics are now found in mountain snow and rainwater far from the sea!
Say it like this: MY-kroh-plas-tik
Your turn Check your clothes: synthetic fabrics like fleece shed microplastics in the wash. Try wearing cotton tomorrow!
UNDER THE SEA IS THE PLACE TO BE!
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