28/08/2026
2026 Mangrove Photography Awards Highlight Coastal Biodiversity and Fragility
The 2026 Mangrove Photography Awards, organized by the Mangrove Action Project, unveiled 13 striking images showcasing the delicate balance of global coastal ecosystems from Florida to Indonesia. The collection features rare hunting behaviors, haunting floral structures, and hidden aquatic life, emphasizing how intertidal forests serve as vital refuges. In the Sundarbans—spanning over 10,000 km² across India and Bangladesh—young Bengal tigers navigate brackish waters where land meets sea. Highlighting environmental fragility, the competition underscores urgent global conservation mandates, coastal protection, and climate resilience while advocating for the preservation of critical biodiversity hotspots worldwide.