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.

In 2012 MAP celebrates 20 years of dedicated Action for the mangroves and the people who depend on them. Join the action for change!

MAP News & Events

• Read Current News and Alerts from the last month related to mangroves, shrimp aquaculture, and community-based coastal management. Review Archives of all past headlines
• Review the Current Edition of the MAP News, MAP's biweekly newsletter. View Archives of the MAP News, published continuously since 1998
• Learn about future Events 

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We've Nearly Made Our Goal!

We've nearly reached our target of $5,000 in donations, which will make us eligible for the matching grant to bring our total to $10,000, but we're still not there. We are short by less than $1200. If we can get 100 people to donate just $1 per month ($12 each) we can hit our goal.Just a few pennies a day can help MAP maintain its position as a world voice for tropical coastal forests worldwide. But we still need your help. So far we've raised $3,856 of the $5,000 we need. No matter how little or large, your donations are appreciated and DO HELP in the protection and restoration of these important environments. Please make a difference, donate today 
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Order Your 2012 MAP Calendars Now

Please help MAP celebrate our 20th anniversary by supporting MAP with a generous donation. We are celebrating with the publication of our 2012 Children's Mangrove Art Calendar.
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2013 Children's Art Calendar

Art contest is underway for the 2013 calendar. Help MAP make this next calendar contest more successful than ever! Non-profit organizations, NGOs, schools, teachers, and other groups are invited to help organize local calendar contests and help MAP get students involved. LEARN MORE

A unique sponsorship opportunity is now available. LEARN ABOUT THE BENEFITS of becoming a sponsor for the 2013 MAP children's art calendar.

Nicaraguan Eco-tourism company to support MAP

The Mangrove Action Project is now planning an Ecological Mangrove Restoration Workshop in Nicaragua to link regional conservation work in El Salvadorand Honduras. Working with communities, local NGOs, and international conservation organizations, MAP plans to initiate community-based education and restoration training projects to protect and restore the mangroves and the species that rely on this habitat for their survival. Ibis Kayaking, a Nicaraguan tour company, is offering special tour packages of  Mangrove Coastal Tour, and will to donate a portion of the proceeds to MAP for on-going work on mangrove issues. READ MORE

Savannah Ocean Exchange Navigator Awards

The Mangrove Action Project was one of 10 finalist at the Savannah Ocean Exchange Navigator Awards competition and represented by Alfredo Quarto, MAP's Executive Director. This short promotional video clip was produced for MAP as part of our entry. You can view the video above or go to youtube to watch it. 

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Use the GoodSearch search engine powered by Yahoo to find what you are looking for online.  It's free and easy for you and will generate much needed revenue for MAP.  You can search directly from the GoodSearch site, or download the toolbar.

Learn more and download the tool bar 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 Features

Shrimp Aquaculture

 
>> The greatest threat to mangrove ecosystems worldwide.

>> What YOU can do to lessen its impact!

Ecological Mangrove Restoration (EMR)

 
>> Planning and site evaluation are key!

>> MAP's 6-Step EMR Method.