Mangroves

"Mangrove forests are among the richest bio-systems on earth and the most threatened. A vital buffer between land and sea in the tropics and semi-tropics mangroves are a living shelter for fish and shellfish, crocodiles, iguanas, Bengal tigers, otters, manatees, herons, eagles and countless other species. The large–scale conversion of these areas for aquaculture and development is the primary cause of mangrove deforestation. The rate of loss is significantly higher than for all other forest types. More than 20% of the world’s mangrove forests have been destroyed and “the loss of mangroves continues at an alarming rate.”

WHAT YOU CAN DO

• Because most shrimp farms are located on cleared mangrove forests, stop eating shrimp unless it is MSC-certified or Henry & Lisa’s Natural Shrimp.  

• Help prevent destruction of mangroves by supporting partner organizations.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit:

• The Mangrove Action Project

• Society for Ecological Restoration

• WWF