Mangroves channel, Panama, 2022 (photography)

Mangroves channel to entrance at The Ngobe Bugle Indian Village Of Salt Creek Near Bocas Del Toro Panama. Panama's mangroves could have their days numbered due to climate and human pressure. In addition to harboring great marine biodiversity, mangrove forests protect the soil from erosion and extreme natural events, and have a capacity up to five times greater than terrestrial forests to absorb carbon. 90% of the world's mangroves are found in developing countries. Most are endangered by coastal development, climate change, logging and agriculture. Activities such as changes in land use are the main direct generator of loss and degradation of mangroves. However, there are other direct drivers of change that affect them, such as: diversion of freshwater flows, nitrogen load, overexploitation, changes in water temperature, introduced and/or invasive species, and climate change. climate, taking into account the rise in mean sea level.