Recently, a total of 810 Go Ocean mangroves have been planted (within a bigger number of trees, supported with other resources), contributing to the estimated capture and storage of approximately 3.68 tonnes of CO₂ over five years. Two main sessions structured these activities: in March, 25 planters and 4 team leaders were mobilized, followed by 74 planters and 1 team leader in April. These sessions rely on trained local teams, ensuring both operational efficiency and strong local engagement.

Planting takes place in the intertidal zone — the area between high and low tide that is regularly submerged and exposed — an environment essential to mangrove growth and one that plays a key role in coastal stabilization and ecosystem protection.

Teams follow a rigorous technical protocol. Only viable propagules of at least 15 cm in length and free of damage are selected. They are inserted directly into the muddy substrate to a depth of approximately one third of their length, kept in a vertical orientation, and spaced roughly 1.2 m × 1.2 m apart, corresponding to around 6,500 plants per hectare.

Each planting activity is supported by a robust traceability system. Plots are physically delimited and assigned a unique code, GPS-mapped, and documented through geotagged photographs taken before, during, and after planting, with propagules counted separately per plot. Systematic on-the-ground checks complement this process, covering verification of spacing and depth, visual inspection of propagule viability, cross-checking of counts, and the immediate correction of any inconsistencies identified.

Beyond the numbers, these plantations contribute directly to restoring critical coastal ecosystems, strengthening resilience to climate-related impacts, and creating sustainable local economic opportunities 🌱