Activity 3. Groovy Mangrove Swamps Directions. Given inside the first two boxes are the purposes and services provided by the mangrove swamp and the problems brought by human activities in the second. Based on these purposes and problems, identify ways to protect the mangrove swamp and the possible harmful effects if they are unprotected. PURPOSES AND SERVICES SOME HUMAN ACTIVITIES AFFECTING MANGROVE SWAMP Habitat of fish, shrimps, crabs, lobsters, shellfishes, and other animals • Exploitation of mangrove for fuel Provide food security (coal or uling) Coastal protection and blo-shield against Conversion of mangrove swamp to natural disasters settlements, agriculture, salt pans, Control erosion and other industries Sediments stabilization • Dumping of harmful waste products • Flood regulations and other pollutants Nutrient supply and regeneration Establishment of fishponds and • Source of livelihood for the coastal residents aquaculture . Protection and conservation are needed because of their vast importance How can mangrove swamps be protected? Enumerate ways below WAYS OF PROTECTING AND CONSERVING THE MANGROVE SWAMP What are the harmful effects If mangrove swamps are not protected? HARMFUL EFFECTS IF MANGROOVE SWAMPS ARE NOT PROTECTED
