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During storms and periods of high winds and waves, mangrove trees, with their entanglement of roots, provide shoreline stabilization and a haven for animal life. Mangroves are a vital component of the South Florida ecosystem and have been protected from excessive cutting since 1985. (photo: Heather Dine - Florida Keys NMS)

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