Mangrove forests are exceptional ecosystems.
Looked at from the water side they are quite unique, with the high stilted tree trunks they give the impression of being afraid of the water. On the stilt roots, uncovered at low tide, one can see crabs and shrimps crawling around, and molluscs of all kinds live attached to the roots such as oysters or move up and down with the water level such as snails. All the while birds patiently look out for prey. Mudskippers, hopping out of the water, adventure on the muddy soil between the roots. At high tide the roots are covered again with sea water, leaving only the crowns of the trees above the water line.