Mangrove forests were traditionally viewed as unhealthy, unproductive environments.
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Traditionally mangrove forests were considered as unproductive and unhealthy environments. Therefore people thought that their removal from the environment will make the environment healthy. Traditionally they were viewed as unhealthy and unproductive because there importance ere not known at that time. But now mangroves serves as a breeding ground for fishes and helps the fisherman to grow economically.