Small cameras, big clues: what mangrove wildlife is telling us across the GLOW network

Posted by Akshata Mehta
On May 29, 2026

The Global Wetlands Project (GLOW) brings together partners across countries to monitor mangrove ecosystems using shared field methods, camera systems, sensors, and automated data tools. As mangrove degradation continues to affect coastlines worldwide, restoration efforts often focus on forest structure and canopy, while far less attention is given to animals —crabs, fish, mudskippers, molluscs, and […]

Posted by Akshata Mehta
On May 22, 2026

By Diego Gloria Global mangrove crab monitoring is underway, with partners around the world carrying out regular field surveys using GLOW’s standardised crab monitoring assay. Our assay balances local knowledge and context with consistent monitoring methods. This has been made possible through regular discussions with partners and improvements to workflows, leading to robust data that […]

Small cameras, big clues: what mangrove wildlife is telling us across the GLOW network

Global mangrove crab monitoring: progress updates