OzPic Episode 14: Mangrove

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We now see mangroves as productive ecosystems that filter the water and provide habitats for all kinds of fish, crustaceans and birds. In addition they protect the banks of the river and slow the flow of water in flood time. 

Do you know of any other words for mangroves or for the areas where mangroves grow? Let us know. And if you jog or walk through mangroves in a national park, please send us your photos.

The Great Australian Spelling Book

Introducing The Great Australian Spelling Book, the official companion to The Great Australian Spelling Bee, the hit TV series from Network TEN. Written by the Macquarie Dictionary editors, The Great Australian Spelling Book provides a comprehensive and fun guide to better spelling, and is perfect for parents and teachers helping children of all ages learn to spell.

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NSW Premier's Spelling Bee Challenge

Macquarie Dictionary is a proud sponsor and the official word list supplier of the Premier's Spelling Bee. 

The 2015 State Finals of the Premier's Spelling Bee will be held on Wednesday 11 November. Last year's winners were Grace Du (Junior division), who was the runner-up in the The Great Australian Spelling Bee for 2015, and Will Stamp (Senior division). 

Good luck to all the finalists this year!