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Mangroves are crucial for the fishing industry, providing many jobs in the state. 75% of game fish in South Florida rely on mangroves for their life cycle. This shows the industry's dependence on mangrove forests. Tourism and recreation in Florida also benefit from mangroves. Exactly. Mangroves are most important for the fishing industry. It provides hundreds of jobs here in the state. We're talking 75% of the game fish in South Florida rely on mangroves for at least part of their life cycle. That is huge and puts into perspective on how reliant the industry is on the mangrove forest. Casey, you mentioned tourism and recreation is big in Florida and mangroves play a part in that too. Take a listen to this sound clip right here.