Mangroves News

Rising sea levels are causing saltwater intrusion into the Sundarbans, leading to the loss of traditional medicinal plants in the world's largest mangrove fores

A study on the Pichavaram ecosystem has valued its mangrove services at ₹2,485.38 crore, highlighting their significant contribution to ecological sustainabilit

Mangroves in Rio, Brazil, which were once buried in waste, have been successfully restored by local fishers, leading to the return of 60 species.

Alex Webster, a teenager from Florida, is giving away mangroves as 'pets' to promote environmental awareness and conservation.

Discarded salon hair is being repurposed into oil-absorbing barriers to protect mangrove ecosystems in Rio de Janeiro's Guanabara Bay from oil spills.

India's natural formations like mangroves, wetlands, and forests are crucial for protecting its infrastructure and cities from climate threats, yet national inf

Roebuck Bay in Western Australia, captured by Landsat 8 on March 18, 2026, exhibits dramatic tidal ranges up to 9 meters, shaping its landscape with expansive m

Marine biologist Célia Macamo is researching methods to save mangrove forests in Mozambique, which are threatened by urban expansion in Maputo.

The Bombay High Court has intervened in a case involving the cutting of mangroves and the planting of trees 400 kilometers away.

Gambian women are actively involved in restoring mangroves, which provide them with a livelihood and protect the island capital of Banjul from erosion and flood

847 mangroves are slated to be cut for a bullet train-linked project, with remote plantation allowed as an exception.

NASA and USGS imagery from November 28, 2025, reveals the dramatic tidal changes in Guinea-Bissau's Bijagós Archipelago, where islands expand and contract signi

The SHRC has mandated strict enforcement of rules for the protection of mangroves and wetlands in Kannur. It directed the Collector and Principal Chief Conserva

Mumbai's mangroves are under threat from a 26km coastal road project, which is expected to impact 45,000 mangrove trees and raise concerns about flooding and cl

India has gained 1.18 lakh hectares of mangrove cover over the past four decades, making it the second-best performer globally after Australia, according to the

A West Bengal Minister has pledged to restore mangroves in the Sundarbans that have been lost to encroachments, noting that the state holds the largest share of

The Bombay High Court has intervened to protect mangroves, ordering the removal of encroachments at a pond in Kandivali.

The Bijagós Archipelago in Guinea-Bissau, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a highly biodiverse region sustained by extreme tidal ranges. This area supports vast

The Bombay High Court, hearing a petition to fell mangroves for a bullet train transmission line, remarked that people might eventually need to carry oxygen cyl

NASA has observed a comeback in mangrove populations, raising questions about the long-term sustainability of this recovery.