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The kidneys of the world: why should we protect the mangroves of Mexico?,…
The kidneys of the world: why should we
protect the mangroves of Mexico?
Most planetary evolution has occurred underwater and only a few biological groups could adapt to living on land.
Coastal lagoons are formed through many geological mechanisms
The most common is the
sedimentation caused by the arrival of rivers to the sea.
Mangles
: different species of trees of origin
terrestrial that have acquired throughout evolution
morphological adaptations that
allow surviving in floodable environments
Types of mexican mangles
Black Mangle
They cover with their tops and roots
the mud flats of coastal lagoons and they protect them from erosion by tropical storms
White and botoncillo Mangle
Red Mangle
It fixes at the edge of the forest and protects it from erosion
from the waves thanks to its long roots
Without them
, the
coasts
of Mexico would easily
erode
and be exposed to hurricanes, tsunamis, storms, and squalls.
Mangroves are
shelter
,
feeding
and
reproduction
space
for more than 250 resident and migratory bird species, and offer a
unique opportunity for
ecological tourism.
In addition, the productivity of mangroves
enriches the fishing economy
that sustains hundreds of thousands of Mexicans
Mangroves
purify rivers
of their waste
and ensure a supply of clean water for the continuity of life on the coast and in the sea.
The mangrove not only maintains a complex
ecosystem underwater and between its roots
But
also in its crowns
, where a multitude of pollinating insects, plants, birds and mammals find food and sanctuary
