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The Mangrove Action Project is dedicated to reversing the degradation and loss of mangrove forest ecosystems worldwide. Its main goal is to promote the rights of traditional and indigenous coastal peoples, including fishers and farmers, to sustainably manage their coastal environs.
Through its global network and offices International (U.S.A. Office), Asia Regional (Thailand Office), Indonesia, and Latin America, MAP is stimulating the exchange of ideas and information on the conservation and restoration of mangrove forests, while promoting sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities.
MAP News & Events
- Read all the Current Headlines from the last month related to mangroves, shrimp aquaculture, and community-based coastal management
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Peruse Archives of all past headlines older than 1 month
- Review the Current Edition of the MAP News, MAP's biweekly e-bulletin
- Peruse Archives of the MAP News, published continuously since 1998
- Learn about future Events
Help MAP Make a Difference
One out of every six mangrove species may soon go extinct because of over-exploitation and invasive industries, such as shrimp farming. With very limited staff and resources, MAP continues to take a leading role in building international support for this vital work to bring back from the brink of extinction our planet’s remaining mangrove forests and restore related coastal marine fisheries, wildlife and human communities that depend on them. Learn how you can help.
Join MAP on Facebook
Visit the Mangrove Action Project on Facebook today!
Question Your Shrimp
Visit the "Question Your Shrimp" Blog - the shrimp consumer awareness campaign of the Mangrove Action Project.
Avoid imported shrimp by taking the Consumer pledge.
View Seattle area chefs who have pledged to avoid imported shrimp.
MAP Asia Special Appeal
The Coastal Community Resource Center on Phra Thong Island in Thailand needs your support. Please find out how you can help now.
Response to "Ocean Carbon Central to Climate Challenge"
Read a letter to the Editor from Mangrove Action Project Executive Director, Alfredo Quarto. Alfredo Quarto's response and the article "Ocean Carbon Central to Climate Challenge" can be read here.
MAP 2011 Children's Art Calendar Contest
MAP invites all primary school children from tropical and sub-tropical nations, and whose schools are located near mangroves, to create art telling us "why mangroves are important to me and my community".
Selected winners will be published in a 2011 calendar to be distributed internationally to raise awareness of mangrove forest ecology.
MAP Features
>> The greatest threat to mangrove ecosystems worldwide.
>> What YOU can do to lessen its impact!
>> Planning and site evaluation are key!
>> MAP's 6-Step EMR Method.
