Explore ancient mangroves and their inhabitants in this 44-minute Speaker Series talk by Jon Noad from Murphy Oil Canada. Delve into the fascinating world of mangrove ecosystems, comparing modern and ancient examples from various locations. Learn about mangrove zonation, colorful varieties, and the Sandakan Formation's ancient humid mangroves. Discover the diverse flora and fauna that inhabit these unique environments, including trees, leaves, roots, insects, lobsters, molluscs, birds, fish, and various vertebrates. Examine the geological aspects of mangrove deposits, including channels, sheets, and tidal influences. Compare humid and arid mangrove environments, and understand the impact of natural disasters like hurricanes on these coastal ecosystems. Gain insights into the diagnostic criteria for identifying fossil mangroves and the reconstruction of ancient mangrove landscapes.