Mangrove Tour – An Ecosystem to be Visited
Discover why mangroves are vital for wildlife, fisheries, and coastal protection
Our mangroves are under more threat than ever. Coastal erosion, deforestation for rice and palm oil plantations and aquaculture for cultivation of fish and shrimps have lead to an annual rate of decline of 1% (1,280 hectares).
However, they are havens for wildlife, especially young fish stock and protect from some of the worst weather in Malaysia. To really understand the true value of our mangroves take a mangrove tour in a kayak with OutdoorGate.
Protection for Wildlife and Us
The tangled roots of mangroves slow tidal surges caused by a rising sea level and strong storms. Depending on the depth of the mangroves they can almost remove the whole impact of storms on the buildings and farm land which could surround them.
The roots also provide the perfect hiding spot from large predators for newly hatched fish. This allows them to reach adult size for our fisherman to catch.
The Benefits of Mangroves
Storm Protection
The tangled roots of mangroves slow tidal surges caused by rising sea levels and strong storms.
Nursery for Fish
The roots provide the perfect hiding spot from large predators for newly hatched fish, allowing them to reach adult size.
Climate Defense
Depending on depth, mangroves can almost remove the whole impact of storms on buildings and farmland.
Wildlife Haven
Home to monitor lizards, mudskippers, monkeys, kingfishers, sea eagles, and more.
Wildlife in the Mangroves
Many animals call the mangroves home. From prowling monitor lizards to playful otters, there's always something amazing to discover.
Monitor Lizards
Prowl the lower levels looking for weak animals
Mudskippers
Can often be seen defending their territory from other mudskippers
Monkeys
Many races and troops travel across the trees, sometimes taking a swim
Kingfishers
Beautiful birds that call the mangroves home
White-Bellied Sea Eagles
Migratory birds that visit our mangroves
Otters
If you are lucky, you might spot these playful creatures
Book a Mangrove Tour Now
To fully understand how important our mangroves are why not book a mangrove tour with OutdoorGate. Spending time on a kayak allows you to get into the heart of the mangrove forests of Sepang, just one hour from Kuala Lumpur.