Honey production, an economic alternative for coastal areas with mangrove ecosystems: a case study in Sabancuy, Campeche, southeastern Mexico
Abstract Background Mangrove ecosystems recognized for their biodiversity and ecosystem services that offer unique opportunities for sustainable livelihoods such as honey production. This study characterizes the beekeeping practices associated with mangroves in Sabancuy, Campeche, Mexico, emphasizin...
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| author | Crhistian Laynes-Magaña William Cetzal-Ix Héctor M. J. López-Castilla Iván Tamayo-Cen Jesús F. Martínez-Puc Eliana Noguera-Savelli Benito B. Dzib-Castillo Saikat Kumar Basu |
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| description | Abstract Background Mangrove ecosystems recognized for their biodiversity and ecosystem services that offer unique opportunities for sustainable livelihoods such as honey production. This study characterizes the beekeeping practices associated with mangroves in Sabancuy, Campeche, Mexico, emphasizing their ecological and economic significance. Methods Through 28 semi-structured surveys, we have analyzed the socioeconomic and ecological perspectives of the local beekeepers operating in these coastal environments. The surveyed beekeepers, with an average age of 49 years and 23.6 years of experience, primarily engage in complementary honey production, leveraging both migratory and stationary apiary systems. Hive management practices include queen replacement, artificial feeding, colony division, and adherence to organic certification protocols. Results The study highlights an annual average honey production of 65.37 kg per colony, with peak yields occurring during the transition from dry to rainy seasons (May–June). Integrating floral phenology and phylogenetic frameworks the principal plant resources supporting honeybees, enhancing the sustainability of the mangrove-based beekeeping. Conclusion Apiculture not only produces economic opportunities for the local communities; but also contributes to conservation goals by fostering biodiversity and ecosystem restoration. These findings underscore the potential of mangrove beekeeping as a replicable model for sustainable development in other coastal regions worldwide with similar ecosystems. Furthermore, this research seeks to bridge critical knowledge gaps about Apis mellifera in mangrove ecosystems by addressing socio-ecological factors influencing honey production, evaluating its benefits for local communities, and exploring its role within broader conservation strategies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b85c6d76fac7496ea5f36fd5ff7107282025-08-20T03:21:06ZengBMCJournal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine1746-42692025-06-0121111710.1186/s13002-025-00794-0Honey production, an economic alternative for coastal areas with mangrove ecosystems: a case study in Sabancuy, Campeche, southeastern MexicoCrhistian Laynes-Magaña0William Cetzal-Ix1Héctor M. J. López-Castilla2Iván Tamayo-Cen3Jesús F. Martínez-Puc4Eliana Noguera-Savelli5Benito B. Dzib-Castillo6Saikat Kumar Basu7Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico de ChináTecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico de ChináTecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico de ChináTecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico de ChináTecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico de ChináInvestigadora Por México SECIHTI, Centro de Estudios de Desarrollo Sustentable y Aprovechamiento de La Vida Silvestre (CEDESU), Universidad Autónoma de CampecheTecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico de ChináPFSAbstract Background Mangrove ecosystems recognized for their biodiversity and ecosystem services that offer unique opportunities for sustainable livelihoods such as honey production. This study characterizes the beekeeping practices associated with mangroves in Sabancuy, Campeche, Mexico, emphasizing their ecological and economic significance. Methods Through 28 semi-structured surveys, we have analyzed the socioeconomic and ecological perspectives of the local beekeepers operating in these coastal environments. The surveyed beekeepers, with an average age of 49 years and 23.6 years of experience, primarily engage in complementary honey production, leveraging both migratory and stationary apiary systems. Hive management practices include queen replacement, artificial feeding, colony division, and adherence to organic certification protocols. Results The study highlights an annual average honey production of 65.37 kg per colony, with peak yields occurring during the transition from dry to rainy seasons (May–June). Integrating floral phenology and phylogenetic frameworks the principal plant resources supporting honeybees, enhancing the sustainability of the mangrove-based beekeeping. Conclusion Apiculture not only produces economic opportunities for the local communities; but also contributes to conservation goals by fostering biodiversity and ecosystem restoration. These findings underscore the potential of mangrove beekeeping as a replicable model for sustainable development in other coastal regions worldwide with similar ecosystems. Furthermore, this research seeks to bridge critical knowledge gaps about Apis mellifera in mangrove ecosystems by addressing socio-ecological factors influencing honey production, evaluating its benefits for local communities, and exploring its role within broader conservation strategies.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-025-00794-0BeekeepingConservation strategiesEconomical alternativeFloral phenologyMangrove honeyManagement techniques |
| spellingShingle | Crhistian Laynes-Magaña William Cetzal-Ix Héctor M. J. López-Castilla Iván Tamayo-Cen Jesús F. Martínez-Puc Eliana Noguera-Savelli Benito B. Dzib-Castillo Saikat Kumar Basu Honey production, an economic alternative for coastal areas with mangrove ecosystems: a case study in Sabancuy, Campeche, southeastern Mexico Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Beekeeping Conservation strategies Economical alternative Floral phenology Mangrove honey Management techniques |
| title | Honey production, an economic alternative for coastal areas with mangrove ecosystems: a case study in Sabancuy, Campeche, southeastern Mexico |
| title_full | Honey production, an economic alternative for coastal areas with mangrove ecosystems: a case study in Sabancuy, Campeche, southeastern Mexico |
| title_fullStr | Honey production, an economic alternative for coastal areas with mangrove ecosystems: a case study in Sabancuy, Campeche, southeastern Mexico |
| title_full_unstemmed | Honey production, an economic alternative for coastal areas with mangrove ecosystems: a case study in Sabancuy, Campeche, southeastern Mexico |
| title_short | Honey production, an economic alternative for coastal areas with mangrove ecosystems: a case study in Sabancuy, Campeche, southeastern Mexico |
| title_sort | honey production an economic alternative for coastal areas with mangrove ecosystems a case study in sabancuy campeche southeastern mexico |
| topic | Beekeeping Conservation strategies Economical alternative Floral phenology Mangrove honey Management techniques |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-025-00794-0 |
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