Mangrove habitats are crucial for many different creatures, living under the sea as well as above the sea surface.  The submerged roots of mangroves serve as breeding, feeding and nursery grounds for many creatures such as baby fish, bacteria, fungi, marine algae, etc. The mangrove branches provide homes for different reptiles such as insects, crabs, Molluscs, lizards, snakes and nesting birds. They even act as sanctuaries for different types of marine mammals, wild life species such as tiger, crocodiles, deer, money, honey bee