Research Log #_7_ - Solutionary Project 2022

Date: March 19 2022

Name: Samantha Guo
Essential Question: How can we regulate our ecosystems to keep them healthy/clean from invasive
species in water?

Three Points to Prove:

#1: How is the introduction of mangroves affecting Hawaii's environment versus mangroves in other
areas?
#2: Although mangroves help with erosion, it comes at a cost
#3: Mangroves provide shelter the wrong species

Point that this Source Proves: #1: How is the introduction of mangroves affecting Hawaii's environment
versus mangroves in other areas?

Excerpts (These should provide insight into the Point to Prove)

Miththapala said, “90% of the fuel used in Vietnam are from mangrove wood and because the

mangrove's salt glands, the plant is a source of sodium and some of the species' ash is used as soap.

Mangroves are also medicinal plants that can be used for various ailments such as diarrhea, blood pressure,

and angina.”

Miththapala stated that there is an estimated 80% of global fishes that are directly and indirectly

dependent on the mangroves. According to the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment in 2005, the mangroves

impacted the seafood industry and the annual market value of seafood from mangroves is to be estimated at

7,500 to 167,500 dollars.

The mangrove species has xeromorphic (enables plants to conserve water) and halophytic (allows

plants to live under high salt conditions) characteristics and to reduce water loss, they have waxy, leathery

leaves.
Analysis (How does this source support the Point to Prove?):

This source helps supports that the mangroves may bring benefits to other areas. The introduction of

mangroves in different places in the world bring more benefit then harm to their ecosystems. The mangroves

around the world are reaping in benefits to the area by increasing the number of fishes, providing wood for

people to build, and the mangroves may be used as a medicinal herb.

In places around the world, the mangrove’s wood is used to build houses, furniture, fences, boats, and

more. The unique feature of this plant is that the plant can thrive where many plants cannot. Mangroves can

thrive in the transition zone that is between land and ocean. This species has adapted to the changing salinity

and low oxygen in the soil. The mangrove species has xeromorphic (enables plants to conserve water) and

halophytic (allows plants to live under high salt conditions) characteristics and to reduce water loss, they

have waxy, leathery leaves. Miththapala said, “90% of the fuel used in Vietnam are from mangrove wood

and because the mangrove's salt glands, the plant is a source of sodium and some of the species' ash is used

as soap. Mangroves are also medicinal plants that can be used for various ailments such as diarrhea, blood

pressure, and angina.” Mangroves also act as a nursery for many young marine fishes. The juveniles remain

in the mangrove habitat until they are more matured and less vulnerable to its predators. Miththapala stated

that there is an estimated 80% of global fishes that are directly and indirectly dependent on the mangroves.

According to the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment in 2005, the mangroves impacted the seafood industry

and the annual market value of seafood from mangroves is to be estimated at 7,500 to 167,500 dollars.

Mangroves have a high importance to these areas around the world because they bring so many

benefits to their economy due to their unique species. With this species ability to conserve water and live in

areas that has high levels of salt conditions, it can provide shelter to many of the aquatic animals as well as

provide materials for humans.

Work Cited (correct MLA format):

Miththapala, S. (n.d.). Mangroves. Google Books. Retrieved March 19, 2022, from
https://books.google.com/books/about/Mangroves.html?id=QByaM7LcyDoC

This is a reputable and reliable article because the contributors of this book is The World Conservation Union and
the Ecosystems and Livelihoods Group Asia. T“The International Union for Conservation of Nature is an
international organization working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
(“Partners - Huawei”)”.