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Abstract. The World Mangrove Atlas provides an overview of the distribution of mangroves worldwide. Mapped data were gathered from a wide range of sources and were synthesized into a series of 25 regional maps. Related texts describing the species, geographic extent and other summary information on the status of mangroves in each country are provided. A number of case studies demonstrate what can be achieved using greater resolution and much more detailed investigation. They show mangroves growing in very different conditions such as estuaries, deltas, lagoons, wet tropical coasts and arid coasts. They also illustrate a range of different mapping techniques and provide detail on some of the issues threatening mangroves worldwide. The atlas is intended for scientists, politicians, planners, conservationists and others who have an interest in the status and future of mangroves. For people interested in the extent and dynamics of mangroves, this atlas can provide a well-documented foundation from which to start explorations.