Northern Bahamas Mangrove Restoration Project
The Northern Bahamas Mangrove Restoration Project (NBMRP) is a collaborative, large -scale effort to restore mangrove ecosystems severely impacted by Hurricane Dorian in 2019. This initiative was formalized in 2023 through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among key partners including Waterkeepers Bahamas, Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS), Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT), FRIENDS of the Environment, Bahamas National Trust (BNT), Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI), Blue Action Lab (BAL), the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources Forestry Unit, and The Nature Conservancy (TNC).
Following the devastation of Hurricane Dorian in 2019, members of the Bahamas Mangrove Alliance (BMA) and NBMRP partners mobilized to support nature’s recovery. The MOU unites these efforts under a shared goal: to restore ecosystem function in priority mangrove areas over five years, with potential to scale over the next decade.
Why Restoration Matters?
Mangroves are vital to the Bahamas’ ecological and climate resilience. They:
- Protect coastlines from storm surges.
- Provide critical habitat for marine life.
- Support fisheries and local livelihoods.
- Store carbon and mitigate climate change.
Following Hurricane Dorian, the loss of mangroves in Grand Bahama and Abaco was extensive. Restoration is essential to help nature rebound and communities thrive.
Project Goals
Key Outcomes
- Master Restoration Plan
- A comprehensive mangrove restoration and monitoring plan has been developed and is currently being implemented across Grand Bahama and Abaco.
- Sustainable Financing
- A financial gap analysis has been completed. We are actively seeking long-term funding sources to support ongoing restoration efforts.
- Community Engagement & Awareness
- National and local stakeholders are being engaged through outreach, training, and capacity-building activities to promote best practices in mangrove restoration.
How We Work
Our restoration strategy includes:
Awareness, Education & Engagement
Nurseries & Direct Dispersal
Monitoring & Reporting
Restoration in Action
To better understand the impact of mangroves and our work, explore these videos:
Northern Bahamas Mangrove Restoration Project Partners
Northern Bahamas Mangrove Restoration Project Funders
