Save Our Mangrove Forests
Mangroves are essential to our global ecosystem but especially important to us in Bimini. Seventy percent of marine life worldwide relies on mangroves for habitat. Mangroves provide around $2.7 trillion in ecosystem benefits around the world. They improve our water quality, stabilize our coasts and trap carbon dioxide to keep our planet healthy. They protect low-lying communities by reducing flooding and acting as natural buffers from strong waves and powerful winds during storms. The protection they provide during extreme weather events such hurricanes and tsunamis is unmatched by any man-made barrier or structure to-date.
Despite the overwhelming value mangroves provide, they are being exploited and destroyed. We need to protect and preserve Bimini's mangrove forests to ensure they’re here for now and tomorrow!
Sign The Petition!
By managing and monitoring Bimini’s mangroves, we are ensuring that these mangrove forests stay healthy and can continue providing ecological benefits that go far beyond their boundaries. Mangrove habitats protected in Bimini’s future national parks are vital to the environmental health of the Bahamian islands.
Learning Resources For Kids
Bimini depends on healthy mangrove forests for food, coastal protection, climate regulation, income and so much more. Let’s teach our children about the importance of mangroves.
I. Mangrove Mystery with Plum Landing on PBS Kids
Today you'll introduce your kids to PLUM LANDING and to a mangrove swamp in Belize. Start out by having kids watch Mangrove Mystery, a short video about an ecosystem that provides many places to hide from predators. Have a discussion using the related "Conversation Starters." Then, head outdoors for the hands-on activity Catch Me if you Can. If time permits, wrap up your day by completing the "Explore Some More" ideas listed with both the video and activity.
Mangrove Mystery with Plum Landing on PBS Kids >
II. Ocean Anatomy: The Curious Parts & Pieces of the World Under the Sea
Julia Rothman’s best-selling illustrated Anatomy series takes a deep dive into the wonders of the sea with Ocean Anatomy. Follow Rothman’s inquisitive mind and perceptive eye along shorelines, across the open ocean, and below the waves for an artistic exploration of the watery universe. Through her drawings, discover how the world’s oceans formed, why the sea is salty, and the forces behind oceanic phenomena such as rogue waves. Colorful anatomical profiles of sea creatures from crustacean to cetacean, surveys of seafaring vessels and lighthouses, and the impact of plastic and warming water temperatures are just part of this compendium of curiosities that will entertain and educate readers of all ages.
Buy Ocean Anatomy by Julia Rothman >
III. Mangrove Habitat Poster by Wildlife Conservation Society
Mangroves support biodiversity and fisheries, reduce coastal erosion and help protect the planet from climate change.
Download Mangrove Habitat Poster >
IV. Color the Mangrove Animals by ExploringNature.Org
Mangroves support biodiversity and fisheries, reduce coastal erosion and help protect the planet from climate change.
Bahamas National Trust
By making a donation today, you’re helping us protect mangroves in national parks, restore degraded mangrove forests, raise awareness about mangroves, and inspire local communities to get involved in mangrove conservation and restoration. The Bahamas needs healthy mangrove forests now more than ever. With your donation, you will be protecting and restoring these crucial habitats. When you make a donation, we will let you know how your gift is making an impact on mangroves. We cannot do this without your support!