Mangrove

The appearance of mangrove is no clue to the vital important role they play in the ecosystem. Often thought of as a nuisance or as a useless swamp, the mangrove ecosystem is undeniably vital to the coastal zone. Among the reasons, mangrove act as a nursery area for many fish species, absorb potentially damaging wave and storm energy as well as acting as a reservoir pollutants. The Bali Barat National Park is home to approximately 19 different species of mangrove. Some of them cover the coastal line of Banyuwedang bay where Mimpi Resort is located. Others occupy coastal zones in Gilimanuk and Terima bay, Prapat Agung Peninsula and Menjangan island. They are generally healthy and serve as distinctive habitat for several rare aquatic species.

To facilitate further understanding about mangrove habitat, a guided tour along the bay of Banyuwedang can be arranged. The tour will approximately take one to two hours departing directly from the resort’s gazebo jetty. Although the tour can be organized at any time of the day, it is recommended to be at either in the morning or in the afternoon. Apart from avoiding sun heat, both times offer better chance to see the wild which live in the mangrove especially macaque and little blue king fisher. Another great option to enjoy a closer look at mangrove is simply by kayaking along the bay.