Beautiful coral reefs are not a rare sight here. Tiny animals called coral polyps form coral reefs. Many organisms have made the coral reef their home. These animals include starfish, prawns, crabs and some shells. The edge of the sea sandy beaches, cliffs of old coral, and mangrove forests line the shore.
Mangrove trees grow in mud and salty water where land meets sea.
Poles from mangroves are strong and resistant to rot, and used to be a traditional export from the coast. The climate on the coast is hot and humid.