Abstract:Based on literature search and field investigations,the influences of 5 marine environmental factors such as temperature,salinity,sediment,tidal inundation and wave energy on mangrove distribution and growth are studied in general and on level of species to some degree.Their leading control roles are discussed and some potential indexes related to mangrove growth are proposed definitely. (1)Air or seawater temperatures have a control on the latitudinal distribution of mangroves.In global pattern,mangroves ...