Mangrove News Digest # 655 – July 25, 2026
World Mangrove Day is July 26, 2026
MAP Names Mangrove Photographer of the Year 2026
Mangrove Day: Children from Paranaguá transform knowledge into prevention.
BRAZIL – The Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) Arrangement in Mangroves project is a practical alternative for urban adaptation and social justice in peripheral areas of the country.
Nigeria commences its Phase 2 Mangroves Restoration project
NIGERIA – Nigeria has concluded the first phase of mangrove restoration in Ogoniland, covering 560 ha of wetlands, and is set to commence the second phase of 438 ha across 7 Ogoni communities.
Mangrove Nurseries Take Root Across High Schools in Puerto Rico
PUERTO RICO – Mangrove Nursery projects will support local restoration efforts while strengthening hands-on environmental education amongst students.
New Mangrove Manor exhibit opens at Schoolhouse Children's Museum in Boynton Beach
USA – The new interactive exhibit in Boynton Beach, Florida, is designed to teach children about coastal ecosystems.
From rivers to mangroves, microplastics are contaminating the Amazon
BRAZIL – Microplastics were found in every area crossed by the expedition — even in a protected zone like the Anavilhanas National Park.
KAUST researchers turn to mangroves in search for plastic-degrading enzymes
UAE – New research from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in collaboration with Bogotá, Colombia, among other institutions, shows mangrove ecosystems may help scientists identify enzymes linked to breaking breaking down plastics.
Celebrating the People Behind Mangrove Restoration
Every year on July 26, people around the world celebrate World Mangrove Day–a day to recognize the importance of these vital coastal ecosystems and the people protecting them. This year, we’re marking the occasion with a special edition of MAP Field Notes, sharing a workshop experience that reflects the heart of our mission: supporting communities with the knowledge and tools they need to restore, protect, and steward their mangroves.
FEATURES:
- Building the Future of Mangrove Restoration in Tanzania
- Looking Beyond Tree Planting
- Investing in Community Leaders
- Where in the World is MAP on World Mangrove Day?
2026 MAP Photography Contest
Winners announced!
See This Year’s Winners here
2026 Children’s Mangrove Art Contest AUG 31, 2026 DEADLINE
Your child’s art may be next year’s calendar cover!
Deadline for submissions is Aug 31, 2026. 13 lucky artists will be selected to be featured. Please be sure to follow the instructions on getting your art to us on time and in a useable format.
Submit here by August 31st
ACTION ALERTS
Energia 2000 project threatens livelihoods & mangroves
NO TO PUERTO BARU – Panama’s Mangroves Under Threat! sign the petition
Urge the DENR to revise or repeal harmful mangrove memorandum
Mexico: Stop the destruction of Chiapas’ forests!
Stop Blue Origin from Dumping Wastewater Into Indian River Lagoon
Rights for Stingless Bees – sign now
Protect the mangroves and tropical forests of Brazil’s Tauá-Mirim! Sign Now
Thank you to our many supporters who made this work possible, and to all of our friends and partners working to protect mangrove forests, worldwide. Mangrove Action Project relies on the generosity of donors to do our urgent work. Whether it’s a one-time or monthly commitment, your contributions make a real difference in safeguarding these critical ecosystems.
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