This was an on-campus club activity organized in collaboration with an external team specializing in mangrove research. As a member of the School Mangrove Club, I was thrilled to participate in my first-ever mangrove-related event—an exciting and educational experience!
The leading teacher was introduced some kinds of mangroves to us.
This photo was taken along the Jiaomen River in Nansha. If you follow this road straight ahead, you’ll find a mangrove area. Home to over eight mangrove species—including Sonneratia apetala, Aegiceras corniculatum, and Pongamia pinnata—the area also features two century-old Sonneratia apetala trees, a rare and remarkable sight.”
We are examining Bidens pilosa, a highly invasive alien species. This fast-growing plant aggressively outcompetes native vegetation by monopolizing critical resources—including sunlight, soil moisture, nutrients, and beneficial insects in loose soil—ultimately dominating vast areas of land.
I will conduct a special field visit to document Nansha’s unique vegetation through photos and detailed observations. The area boasts diverse mangrove species like Sonneratia apetala, Aegiceras corniculatum, and Pongamia pinnata—but also faces ecological challenges from invasive plants such as Bidens pilosa. I’ll share these findings in an upcoming article to highlight the region’s rich biodiversity and conservation concerns.
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