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The Sundarbans is an extraordinary mangrove ecosystem stretching across the coastal region of Bangladesh and India. Its forests provide important habitats for wildlife while also helping reduce the effects of storms and coastal erosion. This explainer examines how mangrove trees interact with tides, rivers, wildlife, and local communities to create one of South Asia's most important natural ecosystems.