Summary
Mangrove trees protect coastlines and give baby fish, crabs, and other sea animals a safe place to grow.
The oil can coat the roots and leaves, making it hard for the trees and the young sea animals to survive.
Key Points
3 points1
The spill entered the Persian Gulf, an important sea area.
2
The mangrove area is recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization as a protected biosphere.
3
If the oil is not cleaned, it could hurt many marine animals that depend on the forest.
New Words to Learn
6 wordsoil spill
when oil leaks into water and makes it dirty
mangrove
a tree that lives in salty water and helps protect the shore
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
a special world‑wide label that says an area is very important for nature and people
nursery
a safe place where baby animals grow
marine life
animals and plants that live in the sea
Persian Gulf
the body of water between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula
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