Mangrove News Digest # 658 – Sept 5, 2026
Seeking to Amplify Mangrove Conservation & Advocacy
Ecological collapse in the world’s largest mangrove forest is a preview of what’s to come
BANGLADESH – The first thing that struck us wasn’t the missing trees, but the missing water.
Mexico Loses 27,622Ha of Mangroves in Five Years
MEXICO – Mexico lost 27,622ha of mangrove between 2020 and 2025, with real estate development, irregular clearing, agriculture, and aquaculture among the main pressures on these coastal ecosystems.
What climate signals reveal about mangrove risks
MALDIVES – A strong El Niño is underway and is strengthening in the Pacific while a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is expected to develop. Both events are known to alter sea temperatures, rainfall and water levels, creating conditions that place mangroves under severe stress.
Turning the Tide - Restoring Mozambican mangroves
MOZAMBIQUE – As urban expansion in Maputo threatens to destroy mangrove forests, marine biologist Célia Macamo is studying how to save them.
41st annual International Coastal Cleanup
GLOBAL – The world’s LARGEST volunteer effort for our oceans and waterways will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Find a cleanup near you on this interactive map.
Concerns for dugong populations in the Gulf of Carpentaria
AUSTRALIA – The first region-wide dugong survey of the Gulf of Carpentaria in 18 years has raised concerns for dugong populations, with significantly fewer dugongs found on the Queensland side of the Gulf
Keep Up With MAP Activities
World Mangrove Day isn’t just one day on the calendar for MAP–it’s a celebration of the global community working every day to restore and protect mangrove ecosystems. Whether delivering trainings, sharing knowledge at international conferences, or strengthening partnerships around the world, we’re proud to work alongside the incredible communities leading the future of mangrove conservation.
2026 MAP Photography Contest
Winners announced!
See This Year’s Winners here
2026 Art Contest Deadline Extended
SUBMISSION DATE EXTENDED TO SEPT 7
Deadline for submissions has been extended to September 7, 2026 to accommodate postal delivery. We wish best of luck to our participants . Winners will be announced after judging has been finalized. Watch here for winner announcements.
Submit here
ACTION ALERTS
Petition to the President of Maldives to Continue the Ban on Fishing of All Shark Species
Stop the Garbage Dump in Utila Honduras Bay
NO TO PUERTO BARU – Panama’s Mangroves Under Threat! sign the petition
Energia 2000 project threatens livelihoods & mangroves
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
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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