At the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, a scientist witnessed raw sewage being discharged onto a reef inside a marine protected area. The moment revealed a global contradiction: we cannot achieve ocean protection while ignoring sewage pollution. Fortunately, the solutions already exist. What is needed is global action.
After decades of decline, mangrove forests are beginning to recover worldwide. New research shows that conservation, restoration and natural regeneration are helping reverse losses. From innovative chinampa restoration in Mexico to wastewater solutions in Kenya, successful projects demonstrate that when ecosystems are restored and pollution is reduced, mangroves can rebound and continue protecting people, wildlife and coastlines.
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