Is it possible to build an island with mangrove trees?

I do believe it was possible. The main thing for me is that any buildings could be on stilts, metal or wooden, so that the mangrove can continue to take in oxygen. Organic matter will build up the island over time. read more

Mangroves range in size from small bushes to the 60-meter giants found in Ecuador. Within a given mangrove forest, different species occupy distinct niches. Those that can handle tidal soakings grow in the open sea, in sheltered bays, and on fringe islands. Trees adapted to drier, saltier soil can be found farther from the shoreline. read more