Mangrove Action Project (MAP)

If your mangrove site sits adjacent to one of these wetland habitats, don’t plant mangroves on them! ❌ Intertidal mudflats ❌ Sand flats ❌ Coral reefs ❌ Seagrass beds These habitats support a high diversity of crustaceans, molluscs, coral, birds, mammals and turtles, many of which are threatened or endemic species. 🪿 What’s more, they’re valuable breeding and feeding sites for many migrating bird species, including geese, ducks, shorebirds, and gulls. Mudflats, in particular, provide a critical resting stop along migration routes. Converting these internationally important sites by planting mangroves can destroy vital habitats for these species, contributing to their further decline. #WetlandConservation #SpeciesConservation

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🎨 Engaging youth in mangrove conservation isn't just about facts and figures—it's about inspiring creativity! This is why at MAP we love using art as an educational tool: 🖼️ Drawing helps young minds recognize and celebrate the beauty of mangroves 💚 Creative projects foster a highly personal and often emotional bond with nature 🗣️ Art gives young people a platform to express their own environmental concerns and anxieties 🌍 Sharing artwork across countries builds bridges between cultures and fosters solidarity among coastal youths Have you seen the amazing submissions from our latest mangrove art contest? 👀 Explore the gallery here: https://lnkd.in/dAGtPwiM #MangroveConservation #ArtContest #MangroveRestoration

💧 Hydrology plays a crucial role in mangrove conservation. As waves wash in and tides come in and out, water must be able to flow freely to stabilize sediments and ensure mangrove root systems can function properly. 👉 Here are a few ways you can ensure there’s enough water flowing in your site. (Keep in mind that hydrological techniques vary based on the site characteristics, geography, and weather patterns.) #Hydrology #MangroveRestoration

🌳 We believe that reversing the loss of mangroves is a collaborative effort. Without healthy mangrove ecosystems, communities will face food shortages, sea level rises will displace millions across the globe, and countless wildlife species will be wiped out forever. That’s why we take a holistic, hands-on approach to education, training, and capacity-building. Your donations allow us to deliver mangrove best practices in the Bahamas, introduce conservation to school children in Belize, conduct restoration consultancy in East Kalimantan, and so much more. More importantly, your support means we’re empowering communities to take conservation into their own hands. 💪 No matter how much you give, you’re ensuring millions of people reap the benefits of mangrove ecosystems for years to come. Take a stand for the future you want 👉 https://lnkd.in/eWxh3paU #MangroveConservation #CapacityBuilding #NatureBasedSolutions

Mangroves for carbon credits: What’s your opinion? 🇹🇭 Thailand recently announced that it will add thousands of hectares of mature mangroves into its carbon market. After initially inviting private companies to invest in mangrove planting and restoration activities to earn carbon credits, the country then launched the Coastal Community Mangrove for Carbon Credit programme, which allows frontline communities to leverage mature mangroves in their area. Thailand isn’t the first country to offer such a scheme. Mangroves’ incredible capacity to capture and store carbon has led many nations to realize the potential for investment. ⚠️ But critics say this allows the private sector, including oil and gas conglomerates and construction firms, to exploit established mangrove ecosystems and the communities that rely on them. What’s more, the carbon market is in its infancy and we still have no reliable way of measuring the impact of carbon credits. We’d love to hear your thoughts 👇 Read more about Thailand’s initiative 👉 https://lnkd.in/dPpwCuAD #CarbonCredits #Mangroves #Communities

📣 Announcing the Winners of the 2024 Children's Mangrove Art Contest! 🎨 After reviewing a record-breaking 350 entries from 34 countries, we're thrilled to reveal the talented young artists who've captured the beauty and importance of mangroves: 🥇 Front Cover Winner: Ooi Quian, Age 10, Malaysia 👉 Scroll to see the other 12 winning pieces 🗓️ Get your 2025 Children's Mangrove Art Calendar! Donate $100+ to receive a complimentary copy and support our conservation efforts: https://lnkd.in/eWxh3paU #MangroveConservation #ArtContest #MangroveRestoration

🚨 We were alarmed to hear about a new Deutsche Bahn project in Amazonia that will involve the destruction of swathes of mangroves. The railway and port project will slice through Brazil's coastline impacting the Amazon ecosystem, valuable mangrove habitats, and Indigenous community land, putting people and wildlife at risk. Help us halt the project in its tracks. Sign the petition now 👉 https://lnkd.in/dUvTEk8j #SavetheAmazon #MangroveConservation

Why do you care about mangroves? Here are a few reason our team is passionate about protecting them 👇 ✔️ They reduce rising global temperatures ✔️ They support local communities with food supply and income opportunities ✔️ They’re a safe haven for incredible species like tigers and blue crabs ✔️ They keep both marine and terrestrial ecosystems healthy ✔️ They're just cool! #MangrovesMatter #Conservation #ClimateAdaptation

🤔 What’s the difference between restoration and rehabilitation? 🌱 Restoration typically refers to bringing an ecosystem back to its original, pre-disturbance state. Many restoration efforts involve planting schemes. However MAP’s science-based approach shows that a more holistic, coordinated programme that involves experts and stakeholders from various disciplines, including ecology, hydrology, coastal dynamics, and sociology, results in more sustained, long-term benefits. 🪵 ‘Rehabilitation’ refers to recovery of ecosystem functions and processes. This doesn’t necessarily mean re-establishing the pre-disturbance condition, but may instead focus on optimizing biodiversity and ecosystem services by partially replacing characteristics of that ecosystem that have been lost or damaged. Do you need help deciding which approach will be most sustainable for your site? Get in touch 👉 info@mangroveactionproject.org #MangroveConservation #Restoration #Rehabilitation