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Mangroves ~ Rhizophora mangle

From: Atlantic Public Media
Length: 00:04:00

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Inside the very unique ecosystem where the ocean meets the land. Read the full description.

Red-mangrove-1_small Studying these flooded forests is a challenge, but pursuing science in this strange landscape has its own rewards.

Public radio stations may adapt the podcast for broadcast, either by framing it as a podcast or re-editing the top and bottom of the pieces. The targeted audience for the podcast is tweens in science classes, but the material is of interest to all audiences. 

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Piece Description

Studying these flooded forests is a challenge, but pursuing science in this strange landscape has its own rewards.

Public radio stations may adapt the podcast for broadcast, either by framing it as a podcast or re-editing the top and bottom of the pieces. The targeted audience for the podcast is tweens in science classes, but the material is of interest to all audiences. 

Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
Ocean Theme Georg Brandl Egloff 00:00

Additional Credits

The Encyclopedia of Life, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Atlantic Public Media and with a consortium of marine education network partners.