The use of mangrove as charcoal throughout Asia and large-scale aquaculture projects are some of the largest threats to Myanmar’s remaining mangroves.

I spent three weeks along Myanmar’s massive coastline tracing the charcoal supply chain, visiting aquaculture sites, meeting those working to create alternative fuel sources, and learning how the destruction of mangroves is impacting local communities and the environment.

Originally reported for Mongabay with story texts by Wudan Yan. Photo and additional reporting by Victoria Milko.

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