The Global Mangrove Watch (GMW) platform has evolved to provide a continuous, unbroken annual time-series of mangrove loss from 1985 to 2025, with near real-time monthly alerts until June 2026. The latest dataset, GMW 4.1, separates gross loss and gain for more accurate analysis, allowing users to customize their areas of interest and receive tailored updates for conservation and restoration efforts. Stakeholders in Ecuador and Kenya are utilizing GMW data to monitor and defend their forests, with the platform now integrating with the Mangrove Restoration Tracker Tool for closer monitoring of restoration projects. The Global Mangrove Alliance aims to involve the community in protecting coastlines by providing open access to scientific data, encouraging conservationists, policymakers, and researchers to make measurable differences on the ground.
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