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The Florida Aquarium - 30 Years

Mangrove Legacy Project

Mangrove propagules planted at The Florida Aquarium Apollo Beach campus with blue flags in the ground waving imprinted with The Florida Aquarium logo and the words Mangrove Legacy Project

Be The Hero of Change

The Mangrove Legacy Project, supported by donors like you, is The Florida Aquarium’s coastal restoration initiative dedicated to nurturing and planting young mangroves along vulnerable shorelines. Your support of this work strengthens natural defenses and restores vital habitats while building a more resilient Florida.

Above and below the waterline, mangroves work tirelessly to keep our aquatic backyard and Florida coasts thriving. These remarkable trees anchor shorelines, shelter wildlife, removed CO2 from the air, and support thriving coastal ecosystems, strengthening coastal habitats in ways few species can.

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Mangroves are climate multitaskers that:

Store up to 4x more carbon than tropical rainforests

Create nurseries for fish, sea turtles, birds, and manatees

Clean water and stabilize shorelines

Reduce storm surge and protect coastal communities

Two Ways to Plant a Mangrove and Be a Hero

When you plant a mangrove, you become a hero for nature and part of our shared purpose to save marine wildlife. Each donation helps cultivate the next generation of mangroves, turning individual seedlings into a positive impact the provides hope for Florida’s waterways, wildlife, and communities.

Your $25 Donation

Guardian of the Grove

  • Supports mangrove restoration and shoreline protection
  • Provides a personalized digital certificate recognizing your commitment
  • Offers a meaningful, eco-friendly way to support conservation

Your $200 Donation

Adopt a Mangrove

  • Plants a mangrove seedling along Florida’s vulnerable coastline
  • Provides a personalized digital certificate recognizing your commitment
  • Includes a follow-up email with a photo once your mangrove is out-planted

Give the Gift That Grows

This holiday season, choose a gift that takes root and gives back. Whether you donate in someone’s honor or adopt a mangrove for a loved one, your support nurtures healthier waterways, stronger coastlines, and a legacy of conservation right here in Florida.

Join us in creating a more resilient tomorrow one mangrove at a time.

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