Story: The Mangrove Trees' Story

A long time ago, there were thousands of tall and strong mangrove trees in the Wetlands located in Likas. There were also many animals that lived there such as insects, crabs, fish, lizards and birds. They were happy to live together and would always sing and dance in groups. However, a new city has been developed opposite of the Wetlands. Many people moved into the city. Unfortunately, many people started to throw rubbish into the river. When there was high tide, lots of rubbish was trapped among the roots of mangrove trees. It caused the trees and the animals to have breathing difficulties. Soon, diseases started to spread among the animals. There was no cure for these diseased animals. They could not sing and dance anymore and they were sad. They became lifeless and they started to died one by one.

One day, a group of students came. They brought a few packets of plastic bags. Then, they started to pick up all the rubbish that they could find in the mangrove swamp. They also replanted new mangrove trees. What a rescue! The students pledged to come again in the following years and they would do the same rescue work in the Wetlands.

What a joy! The animals can sing and dance again. They live happily ever after.

The End.

A group of student pick up the rubbish

Justification:

I wrote this story as I was inspired while picking up the rubbish in Wetlands. It was not an easy job. We must preserve our environment.

By: Dorina Wong Ming (Sunny Team)