Global Mangrove Watch.
Global monitoring to protect and restore mangroves.
An open-access online platform that provides remote sensing data and tools for the global monitoring of mangroves. Through near real-time information on changes to mangroves across the world, it has been successful in enabling coastal and park managers, conservationists, policymakers, and practitioners to respond to illegal logging, pinpoint the causes of local mangrove loss, and track restoration progress.
Near real-time to inform action.
The key data source in the UNEP-WCMC report.
A 2023 report aimed to understand how mangrove loss threatens biodiversity, reduces carbon storage, and impacts small fisheries. They found over 8,000 km of former mangrove area lost since 1996 is considered restorable and within reach for national governments to act.
Our best carbon fighter.
Capture CO2 2-4x times faster than terrestrial forests. Highly restorable areas could store 1.3Gt CO2 = 3 years of emissions from Australia.
Biodiversity hotspot.
Home to 341 internationally threatened species, including seahorses and tigers.
Fisherman’s friend.
Provide livelihoods for 120m people and relied on by 80% of small-scale fisheries.
Developing Global Mangrove Watch.
Delivered with impact.
Empowering global mangrove protection advocacy.
Through action-oriented features such as a comprehensive assessment of mangroves’ carbon market potential adjustable to any carbon credit price, data on fishing pressure, and coastal protection potential, we are enabling conservation managers and activists to advocate for the socio-economic and environmental benefits of mangrove preservation and restoration in countries around the world.
Designed for action.
- Numerous real-world features prompt direct conservation action.
- Cloud-based analysis and pre-calculated zonal statistics for 102 countries and 160 of the largest coastal protected areas for near real-time insights using Google Earth Engine.
- Immersive design fosters a deep connection between users and mangrove habitats.
