Figure 1: Mangrove Boardwalk at Sungei Buloh attached to the Wetland Centre allows visitors to observe mangroves (Map Source: NParks)
The land and sea are drastically different entities. What happens when they clash along the coastlines? Harsh conditions ensue – tidal action, high water salinity, oxygen-poor soils, unstable mud and flooding risks. However, the mangrove ecosystem thrives at these intertidal zones. What are the special adaptations that make mangroves so resilient and important? We explored the mangroves of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR) with our NUS GE3255 Aquatic, Riparian and Coastal Systems class in September 2023 (Figure 1).