Understanding the complex interlinkages between humans and nature is crucial for
developing strategies to effectively manage natural resources and to enhance resilience of …

Awareness of the significant benefits of mangroves to human lives and their role in
regulating environmental processes has increased during the recent decades. Yet there …

Loss and degradation of mangroves in Colombia has motivated the development of
restoration efforts since the 1990s. Many experiences have been accumulated; however …

Riparian zones (RZs) are transitional environments at the interface between land and
freshwater ecosystems, which are important in terms of socioecological services. In this …

The mangrove ecosystem is a dynamic hub of the oceanic environment due to nutrient
fluidities, yield, and biodiversity of organisms. It guards the seaside zone against natural …

The Panama Bight eco-region along the Pacific coast of central and South America is
considered to have one of the best-preserved mangrove ecosystems in the American …

Accurate quantification of land cover is crucial for effectively planning and managing
territories. For example, the Colombian Pacific Coast (CPC), a biodiversity hotspot, is home …

Abstract The Colombian Pacific Coast is renowned for its exceptional biodiversity and hosts
vital mangrove ecosystems that benefit local communities and contribute to climate change …

One of the most important ecosystem services of mangroves is their role as fish habitat.
While this function has been studied in many Caribbean Islands, Indo-West Pacific areas …

Mangroves in Colombia (northern South America) have been described as the most
luxuriant and wettest of the Americas (West, 1956) and as carbon-rich-tall tidal forests …