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photograph by nick dewolf https://www.flickr.com/photos/dboo/53270437123

From tropical coral reefs to mangrove forest, Curieuse Island is the home to this endemic species🐢 Though these Giant Aldabra Tortoises are wild, when you approach them they are very friendly and harmless. You will be surprised to see how giant, yet friendly they are! Are you going to be next on the boat to this special Seychelles island? #seychelles #seychellesislands #curieuseisland #curieuse #giantaldabratortoise #tortoise #beach #coralreefs #aquaticlife #tropicalvibes #mangroveforest #floraandfauna #beachtravel (at Curieuse Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/CR9H3dyjIKA/?utm_medium=tumblr

mangrove forest ( Rio Lagartos / Mexico ) 

Did you know mangroves line more than 1,800 miles of shoreline within Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary? Mangrove forests stabilize the coastline, reducing erosion from storm surges, currents, waves, and tides. Many of these forests can be recognized by their dense tangles of prop roots that make these trees look like they are standing on stilts above the water. (Photo: David Ruck/NOAA. Image description: A white boat with the words 'National Marine Sanctuary' across the side floats through a mangrove forest.)

all images © karsten bahnsen, 2017

all images © karsten bahnsen, 2016

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