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 in the U.S. (International Office), Thailand (Asia Regional 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 and the Go Wild! Campaign sponsor Inaugural BlueFestival

You are invited to be part of the first BlueFestival, October 2nd - 4th, along Seattle's Waterfront. Visit the website or click here to Read More

MAP Joins Worldwide Protest Against WWF's Plans to Launch Aquaculture Stewardship Council

Over 70 human rights and environmental groups from around the world have expressed ourage at the planned launch of the World Wildlife Fund's Aquaculture Stewardship Council.  Read More.

Follow a Journey Through the Mangroves of the Americas

MAP Latin American coordinator Elaine Corets and New Zealand author and photographer Kennedy Warne are traveling to mangroves forests and coastal settlements in the Americas as part of a research and reporting project called Last Stands: The Disappearing Rainforests of the Sea. Follow the journey, which includes Panama, Ecuador, Brazil, the Bahamas, Florida and Cuba, through daily updates on a blog which has been developed as part of the project. Read more.

2009 MAP Children's Art Calendar

This is our 8th international calendar. Children from tropical and sub-tropical countries were invited to enter this contest and learn more about the important role that mangrove forests play in the lives of coastal communities and for marine life.

MAP News & Events

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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.