Hamad Port breaks Guinness World Records for World's Largest Mangrove relocation project

Doha, Qatar: In a new achievement added to its record of global accomplishments, Hamad Port Qatar s main gateway to world trade has broken the Gui...

Doha, Qatar: In a new achievement added to its record of global accomplishments, Hamad Port - Qatar's main gateway to world trade - has broken the Guinness World Records title for the world's largest mangrove relocation project.

This marks the port's second entry into the Guinness World Records, highlighting its unwavering commitment to sustainable environmental practices. It crowns years of exceptional environmental efforts that began during the port's construction phase and continued over the years, aimed at preserving marine biodiversity and protecting coastal ecosystems.

#HamadPort’s achievement in breaking the Guinness World Record title for the world’s largest mangrove relocation project highlights the port’s commitment to balancing economic development with marine ecosystem preservation. pic.twitter.com/QlLcIArvlE

The project involved the relocation and replanting of over 36,000 mangrove trees from development areas to carefully selected coastal sites. It also included the transfer of thousands of coral reefs and seagrass beds, employing advanced technologies, stringent environmental standards, and continuous scientific supervision to ensure the protection of the marine ecosystem from any negative impact.