
Over 25 Years of Mangrove News
Since 1992, the Mangrove Action Project has been sending a newsletter to followers with updates about mangrove activity and issues around the world. The tradition still continues to this day, with a bi-weekly online newsletter that is sent to thousands of subscribers around the globe.
MAP NEWS
- MAP News Issue #581 - Sept 23, 2023 September 23, 2023The MAP News 581st Edition Sept 23, 2023 FEATURED STORY Electric blue tarantula discovered in a Thai mangrove forest THAILAND - Researchers unearthed a new species of tarantula exhibiting a vibrant electric blue coloration, nestled within the enigmatic landscapes of Thailand’s mangrove forests. This exciting discovery unfolded in the Phang-Nga province and is […]
- MAP News Issue #580 - Sept. 09, 2023 September 9, 2023PREVIEW VERSION The MAP News 580th Edition Sept 09, 2023 FEATURED STORY Bees helping replenish the mangrove population in Tampa Bay USA - Josh Harris is a commercial fisherman with a deep love for Tampa Bay. "From the time I was two years old is my earliest memories of fishing off my grandfather’s […]
- MAP News Issue #579 - Aug 26, 2023 August 26, 2023PREVIEW VERSION The MAP News 579th Edition Aug 26, 2023 NOTICE CHILDREN’S CALENDAR ART SUBMISSIONS HAS NEW EMAIL Due to technical problems, we are required to change the email address for submission to this year’s MAP Children’s Art Contest for the the upcoming 2024 Calendar. If you have already submitted art please contact Monica at [email protected] […]
- MAP News Issue #578 - Aug 12, 2023 August 12, 2023The MAP News 578th Edition Aug 12, 2023 NOTICE CHILDREN’S CALENDAR ART SUBMISSIONS HAS NEW EMAIL Due to technical problems, we are required to change the email address for submission to this year’s MAP Children’s Art Contest for the the upcoming 2024 Calendar. If you have already submitted art please contact Monica at [email protected] to be […]
- MAP News Issue #577 - July 29, 2023 July 29, 2023The MAP News 577th Edition July 29, 2023 FEATURED STORY A natural treasure under threat BANGLADESH - MANGROVES are one of Earth’s most unique and endangered natural habitats. Mangroves are unique and diverse ecosystems that grow in the intertidal zones of tropical and subtropical regions. They provide food, extreme weather protection and livelihoods for […]
- MAP News Issue #576 - July 15, 2023 July 15, 2023The MAP News 576th Edition July 15, 2023 FEATURED STORY MAP’s 22nd Annual Mangrove Art Contest DEADLINE EXTENDED - YOUNG ARTISTS WANTED! GLOBAL - Mangrove Action Project (MAP) invites children from around the world to participate in MAP’s 22nd annual Mangrove Art Contest. It is an opportunity for the younger generation to learn about the […]
- MAP News Issue #575 - July 01, 2023 July 1, 2023The MAP News 575th Edition July 01, 2023 FEATURED STORY Mangrove Photography Awards 2023 Now open for entries! GLOBAL - Mangrove Action Project has launched their ninth annual Mangrove Photography Awards. The competition invites photographers of all levels around the world to contribute their images to highlight the beauty and fragility of mangrove ecosystems […]
- MAP News Issue #574 - June 17, 2023 June 17, 2023PREVIEW VERSION The MAP News 574th Edition June 17, 2023 Petition – Ecuador: Stop land grabbing and racial discrimination for palm oil! FEATURED STORY Chinampas technique used to restore El Salvador’s largest mangrove forest EL SALVADOR - A group of 18 young men and women are employing a technique known as “chinampas” to […]
- MAP News Issue #573 - June 3, 2023 June 3, 2023The MAP News 573rd Edition June 3, 2023 FEATURED STORY The world’s biggest island country battles coastal erosion INDONESIA - We are experiencing a dangerous decline in nature: One million species are threatened with extinction, soils are turning infertile and water sources are drying up. But there are glimmers of hope: Made up of […]
- MAP News Issue #572 - May 20, 2023 May 20, 2023The MAP News 572nd Edition May 20, 2023 FEATURED STORY High-Quality, Nature-Based Solutions in Indonesia: Allying with Communities, Restoring Ecosystems INDONESIA - When implemented thoughtfully, nature-based climate-action projects support biodiversity and connect communities, governments and other organizations to make long-lasting, impactful changes that no one group could do alone.ClimeCo, a sustainability solutions provider and […]