For the Month of December MANG is all about the grouper. Not any grouper but the Nassau grouper. We have decided to partner up with REEF, who is working on a specialized project called the Grouper Moon Project. This project is designed to shed light on the challenges that the species face, as resources become more pressured.

The Nassau grouper is normally solitary and territorial, during the winter full moons grouper travel, sometimes over great distances, and “group” together to spawn. About fifty of these spawning aggregations sites have been recorded in different places throughout the Caribbean. Historically, once discovered, grouper aggregation sites have become synonymous with fisherman aggregation sites. Due to the timing and site fidelity of the spawning aggregations and the ease with which these relative loners can be caught while congregating by the hundreds and thousands to spawn, one-third to one-half of the known Caribbean aggregation sites are now inactive. The Cayman Islands used to be home to five Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus) spawning sites. Today, four of these sites are dormant or depleted. But one site, on the west end of Little Cayman Island, is home to one of the last great reproductive populations of this endangered species. (Information from REEF.org)

What is REEF?

Reef stands for “Reef Environmental Education Foundation” which is a conservation based foundation that focuses on long term health of the world’s reef ecosystems. Their mission is to protect our oceans biodiversity and marine life, through observation and field research. Their mission has allowed REEF to inspire citizen science and education as a way to elevate and engage our communities.  

Inspired by the mangroves!

Buy One. Plant One.

1 Product = 1 Mangrove

Help us restore vital ecosystems, fight climate change and provide habitat for future generations! 

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This month MANG is partnering with the West Palm Beach Fishing Club!  Founded in 1934, the WPBFC has been fighting for the sailfish, one of the fastest marine creatures and favorite in recreational fishing. Eighty-five years strong, the club continues to play a leadership role in South Florida marine conservation, innovation, and education. Since 1938 the WPBFC, an environmental role-model, is credited for being the first to develop and promote the use of red, catch and release pennants as an alternative to bringing sailfish back to the dock.

The WPBFC is truly a historic organization. Sportsmen and fishermen spend a lot of time on the water and are often the first ones to notice a problem with local fish populations. Consequently, they are also the first ones to sound the alarm that something is not right. Over the decades the WPBFC has filled a niche in the community in a variety of ways such as introducing kids to fishing, creating artificial reefs and partnering up with environmental organizations to protect our natural resources.  

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Slim Fit - most women order a size up
50 UPF Ultraviolet Sun Protection
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Odor Resistent
Silky Smooth Feel & Breathable Flow
100% Polyester

For the Month of October, MANG is Collaborating with Save The Manatee Club. Save The Manatee Club helps to protect manatees and their aquatic habitat for future generations. They aide in the recovery and protection of manatees and their aquatic ecosystems throughout the world. 

Save the Manatee Club goals: 

1.To protect and support healthy habitats in order to sustain manatee populations 

2. To reduce manatee harassment, injuries, and death from human interaction

3. To ensure there are proper regulations in place to accomplish these objectives

Did you know? 

Save the Manatee Club is an award-winning national nonprofit 501(c)(3) and membership-based organization established in 1981. Originally founded by renowned singer/songwriter, Jimmy Buffett, and former U.S. Senator, Bob Graham, when he was governor of Florida.

A portion of the proceeds from our Bimini Twist Mangatee collection gives back to Save the Manatee Club and plants a mangrove!

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Slim Fit - most women order a size up
50 UPF Ultraviolet Sun Protection
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Odor Resistent
Silky Smooth Feel & Breathable Flow
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Focused on Relief, we created the Bahamian Hammer MANG to raise money for Hurricane Dorian victims. 100% of the proceeds will go back to the Bahamas and relief efforts. With this in mind our goal is to revitalize the communities and bring back mangroves to their shorelines.

Every product plants a mangrove through our Buy One. Plant One. initiative

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Slim Fit - most women order a size up
50 UPF Ultraviolet Sun Protection
Moisture Wicking
Odor Resistent
Silky Smooth Feel & Breathable Flow
100% Polyester

What is a shark without its fins? 

For the month of September, MANG is collaborating with Shark Allies. Who bring light to the issues around the global Shark Fin Trade. Shark Allies focus is all about the protection and conservation of sharks and rays. This is done by asking citizens to take action, raise awareness and guide initiatives to reduce the destructive overfishing of sharks on a global scale. 

A portion of the proceeds gives back to Shark Allies and plants a mangrove! 

The “HAMMERMANG” was created to emulate the great hammerhead shark. The largest of its species, the trademark broad shaped head has given this top predator an evolutionary edge. The hammerhead shark plays a critical role in our coastal ecosystem health and abundance. 

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Slim Fit - most women order a size up
50 UPF Ultraviolet Sun Protection
Moisture Wicking
Odor Resistent
Silky Smooth Feel & Breathable Flow
100% Polyester