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Small mangrove plants are meant to replenish some of the tropical trees that have been lost in Sri Lanka. The California-based environmental nonprofit Seacology has pumped millions of dollars into mangrove restoration projects on this island nation.

Small mangrove plants are meant to replenish some of the tropical trees that have been lost in Sri Lanka. The California-based environmental nonprofit Seacology has pumped millions of dollars into mangrove restoration projects on this island nation.   ( Elaine Glusac/Chicago Tribune )

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As environmental concerns grow, the travel industry has seen an increased demand for climate-focused trips.

Mangrove forest

A mangrove forest in Sri Lanka, where efforts are being made to ensure these tropical trees that are a key part of the ecosystem don’t disappear.   ( Elaine Glusac/Chicago Tribune )

Dancers

Dancers are dressed in colorful outfits to celebrate the opening of a mangrove center in Sri Lanka, where work is ongoing to restore the population of these tropical trees.   ( Elaine Glusac/Chicago Tribune )

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