Costa Rica’s Mangroves Face Growing Threats From Pollution and Development

Costa Rica’s mangrove forests protect coastal towns, support fishing communities and provide breeding grounds for marine life. Researchers warn that pollution, construction and changes to rivers are slowly weakening these important coastal ecosystems. Mangroves are forests that grow where rivers meet the sea. Their tangled roots create sheltered areas where young fish, crabs, shrimp and […] The post Costa Rica’s Mangroves Face Growing Threats From Pollution and Development appeared first on T...

By The Tico Times