Beachwood Mangrove Nature Reserve, Protected mangrove area in Durban North, South Africa
The reserve extends over 76 hectares at the mouth of the Umgeni River, featuring three species of mangrove trees: black, red, and white.
The conservation area received its protected status in 1977 and became a national monument of South Africa in 1980.
The nature conservation education center introduces local students and visitors to the essential functions of mangrove ecosystems in coastal environments.
Visitors can access the reserve on the third Saturday of each month from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM or schedule appointments for different times.
Mudskippers use their pectoral fins to move across both water and mud, while thousands of fiddler crabs display their single large claw.
Inception: May 12, 1977
GPS coordinates: -29.80815,31.00761
Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:20
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