mangrove forests in the saloum river delta area, senegal, west africa

africa area artisanal biodiverse biodiversity birds bivalves buffer chain coast coastal communities complex crustaceans delta ecosystem erosion fauna fish fisherfolk fisheries fishermen fishing floodings food forests fruit grounds habitat hurricanes intertidal magrove mangrove mangroves medicines mud mudflats natural nursery oysters protection river saloum security sediments senegal shellfish shelter soild trees trophic west western wood zone