Kayaking through Curaçao’s Mangrove Forests

In the past century, Curaçao has seen a dramatic reduction in its mangrove forests, as valuable coast land has been gobbled up for development. It’s not exactly a problem unique to the island; mangroves all around the world are under attack. But with the help of Ryan de Jeong and the Carmabi foundation, the plants are making a comeback on Curaçao.

Mangrove trees are a critical part of coastal, saltwater ecosystems in the tropics, providing a buffer between the sea and land. They protect agai...