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World Wetlands Day 2025

Celebrating Mangroves: Mother Nature's Coast Guard!

February 2, 2025

Celebrating Mangroves: Mother Nature’s Coast Guard!

Around the globe, February 2 is recognized as World Wetlands Day. To mark the occasion, Rare is celebrating one type of coastal wetland in particular – mangroves!

Mangroves are Mother Nature’s coast guard, protecting coastlines from storm surges, flooding, and erosion. Meanwhile, they provide habitats for fish and aquatic life coastal communities depend on for food and livelihoods.

On World Wetlands Day, here’s what some of our experts are saying about ensuring mangroves – and all those who depend on them – thrive.

 

Explore more about Rare’s work with mangroves and
how you can help this World Wetlands Day!

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