the benoa bay mangrove forest is both primary and secondary vegetation, meaning parts of it have never been cleared or removed while parts have regrown after the natural and human assisted destruction of the original vegetation. it suffered damage from pollution and construction projects. mangrove forests can serve as a natural barrier to tidal erosions, and are oxygen providers and a safe haven to many species. the mangrove care forum bali helps to conserve and nurture life along this coastal sanctuary, and has set 5 key goals in furthering its efforts: