As Acapulco’s mangroves disappear, Mexico takes strides to protect its coastal forests

Mongabay
Apr 8, 2025, 1:04 pm123 pts
In the Mexican port city of Acapulco, in southwestern Guerrero state, human activities have put so much pressure on the most important lagoons that the mangrove areas in this city have been severely damaged by urbanization and made more vulnerable to damage from hurricanes. Some mangroves are even on the path…

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