Wetlands: vital ecosystems threatened by climate change and human activity

Submitted on 8 February 2024 - 2:08pm

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The Cabo Rojo Salt Flats are among the most affected, and their restoration will begin in March.

Despite the importance of wetlands for humans and other species, these ecosystems - historically and erroneously considered wastelands - face threats from climate change and from the citizenry itself, with actions such as drainage and landfilling, compromising their vital functions.

Red Mangrove roots could provide health benefits

Submitted on 29 May 2017 - 2:18pm

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Gerardo E. Alvarado León

Prof. Jorge Bauzá, from the Department of Marine Biology at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez explained that research studies have identified substances with medicinal properties in the roots of the Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle).

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