A few of the beaches before we headed up Cape Tribulation. See previous post. There are many Mangroves within the beaches.
Mangroves in Cape Tribulation, located with the Daintree National Park, are part of one of the world's most diverse estuary system, containing over 30 of Australia's 38 mangrove species. These ancient, intertidal ecosystems have existed for millions of years, acting as critical nurseries of marine life and coastal protection where the rainforest meets the reef.
Mangroves have traditionally been used by the local Kuku Yalanji people for food (including crabs, fish, and fruit) and resources like timber for weapons and canoes.
The area, including its mangrove ecosystems, was added to the World Heritage List in 1988.
You can see Cape Tribulation area where the red dots are on the map.
Have a nice Sunday!
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne.
DeleteThe mangrove trees look very nice. It is exciting that there are 38 mangrove species in Australia. It is incredible that they have existed for millions of years. Our Earth is very old.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I don't think we realize how old the earth is, Marit. There were more places up that way that had better mangroves, but we didn't venture into those to take a photo.
DeleteI would love to walk there and take hundreds of pictures.
ReplyDeleteI know that I will only see Australia through your lenses.
It's good we have the internet and follow each other so we both can see what is in each others country along with other things.
DeleteSome of the mangroves are very muddy, black mud and I don't think I'd like to walk through those but the photos of the ones I've taken are ok to walk through and about.
A inclusão da área na Lista do Património Mundial acarreta mais responsabilidades na sua proteção.
ReplyDeleteContinuação de bom fim de semana.
Abraço de amizade.
Juvenal Nunes
It's so good to have the mangroves protected so we who wish to can see them or some of them.
DeleteThank you and you too.
Beautiful photos, dear Margaret. ❤️
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda.
DeleteA very precious area, and subject to environmental pollution and rising sea levels and temperatures. They are very nice photos of nature.
ReplyDeleteAll of that Andrew. It's so lovely there and there was a lookout but that wasn't the best as the trees had grown taller and it was such a cloudy foggy day there.
DeleteMargaret, jak jsem ráda, že jsem objevila tento blog, protože zde uvidím mnohé poučné a zajímavé věci. Stejně si myslím, že mnozí nevědí, co jsou porosty mangrove a některá slova budou neznámá - např. estuár, což je typ ústí řeky do moře, které má nálevkovitý tvar. Pro mne je to podnětný článek a mapa zde je nezbytná. 🙇
ReplyDeleteDěkuji za fotografie a přeji příjemné dny.
Thank you very much :) You are welcome. Yes, we have estuaries too.
DeleteCertainly looks like a miserable day!
ReplyDeletePretty much like here today.
Came down in bucket loads last night - thankfully no wind so I was able to have
a great sleep.
Cheers
Colin
It wasn't a good day up there that day, no wind, just cloudy and foggy Colin.
DeleteGood rain then you had, it hasn't rained well for a long time down here, yet in the outback it's flooded.
Very nice photographs ...
ReplyDeleteWhat struck me was that they have existed for millions of years ... amazing.
Wishing you a good week ahead.
All the best Jan
Yes, Jan a very long time it amazes me how they find out how old 'thing's' are, well sometimes it does :)
DeleteWe had a smaller mangrove area beside Port Pirie Beach, I don't know if it is still there, I don't remember it looking as vibrant and healthy as your pictures. Kids used to play in there and the mud was often black or very dark grey, possibly from the ships at the wharf a few hundred metres north of the beach.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, some of the mangroves we saw were black and very wet, I wouldn't walk there. I bet those children had such fun back then, R.
DeleteThe way those giant limbs come out makes me doubt the effects of gravity! Great pictures.
ReplyDeleteOne would think the limbs would fall over but they don't seem to, maybe at the end of the trees life they might fall over, or even a cyclone.
DeleteThank you.
I love the long tree arms!
ReplyDeleteGreat for shade up there.
Delete❤️
DeleteQue lindos manglares. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThank you, J.P.
DeleteDon't think we have mangroves over here...at least I have never seen one yet.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you don't have them, not all places do but they are interesting to see.
DeleteBeautiful photos of the beaches and mangrove forests, Margaret.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a wonderful week.
All the best, Irma
Thank you Irma. You have a good week too.
DeleteLike you, I cherish mangroves every time I spot it in the coast
ReplyDeleteI hope this environment is kept well in the future.
ReplyDeleteIntriguing are mangrove they just fascinate me. Like you I'm hoping that they stay protected in the future as they are important.
DeleteWe know that mangroves are critical habitat for so many species yet we continue to destroy them at an alarming rate. Homo sapiens, huh?
ReplyDeleteDown here David, - It is illegal to damage, remove, or prune them without a permit, with fines reaching up to $220,000 for corporations - hence they are protected. So the humans should adhere to the law :)
DeleteI wonder how often evidence can be presented proving exactly who destroyed the mangroves, at least to the satisfaction of a court. A person would have to be very stupid to cut down protected mangroves in front of witnesses.
DeleteOne would never know that, Hels. I should imagine only the Indigenous people would be there to get what they need, they may also have a designated area of mangoes for their needs. Just a guess, I really don't know as I've never lived in that area near by.
DeleteThose landscapes, those idyllic beaches—honestly, and with a touch of envy, they make me want to be there.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
Best regards.
A great place to visit and see it for oneself these beaches and mangroves, some of the mangrove forests are better than others.
DeleteYou have a good week too.
Che meraviglia vedere le mangrovie che si affacciano sulla spiaggia.
ReplyDeleteCreano una bella ombra naturale.
Yes, a lovely shade are the trees, some are rather small and others larger of course. Good place to sit if the sand is not too wet, it's the matter of choosing the right place.
DeleteSo beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary.
DeleteHow wonderful to see those mangroves and it looks like a great place to explore.
ReplyDeleteIt is, Denise but one has to be careful with the feet and not put them in a very wet mud.
DeleteThe mangroves look amazing, and it’s wonderful to know how important they are for marine life and coastal protection.
ReplyDeleteI also enjoyed learning about the Kuku Yalanji people’s connection to them.
Thank you for sharing this piece of history and nature together. 💚
You are welcome, Veronica and thank you.
DeleteQue espacio tan bello... Llama la atención que no se ve ni un alma...
ReplyDeleteIt was winter time, it's humid and hot there and no one lives in that area.
DeleteSo lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteMargret! I very much enjoyed your last post but the photos for this one are just stunning. I would so love to visit here. This is an absolutely gorgeous place and one that would be exciting to explore. Thank you for sharing and have a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It's a good area there and a fair bit to see.
DeleteMargaret linda a praia, desejo uma feliz terça-feira bjs.
ReplyDeleteThank you and you too.
DeleteBeautiful photos, Margaret. Lots to see and explore, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, Bill.
DeleteFascinating
ReplyDeleteIt is for sure :)
DeleteWie faszinierend diese Landschaft wirken muss. Mangroven haben etwas Ursprüngliches – als würde man einen Blick in eine sehr alte Welt werfen. Besonders spannend finde ich, wie viele verschiedene Arten dort zusammenkommen und welche wichtige Rolle diese Ökosysteme für Meer und Küste spielen.
ReplyDeleteAuch der Hinweis auf die Nutzung durch die Kuku Yalanji macht deutlich, wie eng Natur und Kultur miteinander verbunden sind. Danke für diesen interessanten Einblick in eine Landschaft, die viele von uns wohl nie selbst sehen werden.
Nature is so fascinating and to think it's been many, many years this has been going on. Thank you.
DeleteEstupendo que estén protegidos. Así se cuidaran más. Preciosas las fotos.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
Thank you Laura. Hopefully they will take better care of them.
DeleteNo doubt your part of land is very rich and diverse in flora and fauna dear Margaret
ReplyDelete38 species of trees sound pretty cool
I loved your photos of beach and tree 🥰♥️
Blessings to you and yours my friend 🙏
Thank you Baili. It is amazing how many species there are.
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