As Acapulco’s mangroves disappear, Mexico takes strides to protect its coastal forests

As Acapulco’s mangroves disappear, Mexico takes strides to protect its coastal forests

In the Mexican port city of Acapulco, in southwestern Guerrero state, human activities have put so much pressure on the most important lagoons that the mangrove areas in this city have been severely damaged by urbanization and made more vulnerable to damage from hurricanes. Some mangroves are even on the path to disappearing, according to a 2024 study published in the journal Comunicación Científica. The study analyzed the various impacts that h…

Into the Groves With Mang

Simply put, the mangrove is pretty badass: It improves water quality, provides life for marine species, protects the coastline against storm erosion and traps carbon. Knowing the power of these plants, Mang co-founder Kyle Rossin always felt connected to them. “There’s something about the mangroves—those resilient, tangled roots—that speaks to the strength and beauty of […] The post Into the Groves With Mang appeared first on Flamingo Magazine.

As Acapulco’s mangroves disappear, Mexico takes strides to protect its coastal forests - EnviroLink Network

In the Mexican port city of Acapulco, in southwestern Guerrero state, human activities have put so much pressure on the most important lagoons that the mangrove areas in this city have been severely damaged by urbanization and made more vulnerable to damage from hurricanes. Some mangroves are even on the path to disappearing, according to a 2024 study published in the journal Comunicación Científica. The study analyzed the various impacts that h…