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Covering a vast area of 20,278.8 hectares, Zhanjiang Mangrove National Nature Reserve is the largest and most concentrated mangrove nature reserve in China. It boasts a rich biodiversity, with 26 species of mangrove trees, 312 species of birds, and countless aquatic economic animals, such as fish, shrimp, crab, and shellfish. Therefore, the reserve in Zhanjiang is regarded as "a granary full of fish and shrimp" and "the paradise for migratory birds". Mangroves are a group of trees and shrubs that live in the coastal intertidal zone. They can only grow at tropical and subtropical latitudes near the equator because they cannot withstand freezing temperatures. Known as "the forests on the sea," these unique trees thrive in saltwater and become the connection between the land and the ocean. Not only do they stabilize the coastline, but they also reduce erosion from storm surges, currents, waves, and tides. Besides, the intricate root system of mangroves also makes them attractive to fish a
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