The fading heartbeat of mangroves in Mexico
Each year, more mangroves are lost to clearing, damage, and climate change. Alma Grande's research shows an area the size of 170 football fields that's ready to be restored. But there's no funding.
Mangroves protect coastlines from storms, give marine life a home, and support livelihoods.
In Tuxpan, Veracruz, Mexico, this story is shifting: mangroves are being lost to clearing, damage, and climate change.
Alma Grande focuses on ecological conservation and mangrove research in Mexico, spanning 552 hectares of vibrant ecosystems harboring over 200 species.
Within that lie 120 hectares of degraded mangroves, roughly the size of 170 football fields, waiting to be restored.
Research shows that one hectare of mangrove can contribute up to $55,000 annually to local economies through fisheries, tourism, and carbon storage. (Source: UN Environment Programme)
To secure funding, restoration projects need a science-backed, community-rooted plan. That’s why Alma Grande has invested time in planning, pulling in the latest scientific insights and local wisdom. Through Restor, they are:
Identifying where restoration will succeed
Tracking environmental conditions over time, building a funder-ready plan
