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Observing variations in growth of mangroves at Roches Noires Lagoon
Organization(s):Pamplemousses SSS
Country:Mauritius
Student(s):Ruchika Soololl
Tanishka Khamun
Juggoo Manshika
Yukhta Woochit
Grade Level:Middle School (grades 6-8, ages 11-14)
GLOBE Educator(s):Avesh Rajiv Abeeluck
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Report Type(s):International Virtual Science Symposium Report
Protocols:Biometry (including Tree Height)
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Language(s):English
Date Submitted:02/26/2025
This study investigates one mangrove species in Roches Noires, Mauritius. The aim of the project is to collect data on mangrove growth using quadrat sampling and physical measurements of tree height and diameter, along with observations of their reproductive life cycle. Field visit was conducted around GPS points 20°06′ S and 57°43′ E, to find out density of mangroves for estimating, comparing and monitoring of expected growth. Mangroves, known to have unique viviparous method of reproduction, help them spread and establish themselves in areas where they can grow. We found that survival rates of seedlings depend mostly on tidal fluctuations among many other abiotic factors.