Crocodrilo en la playa
By Wildmex

Ecosistemas en La Lancha, Nayarit

Cocodrilos y Manglares

Mangrove swampsLos Manglares son un Humedal del tipo Estuarinos junto con las Deltas y Marismas de mareas, están formados por árboles muy tolerantes a las sales.

En México existen cuatro especies de mangle: Rojo, Blanco, Negro y Zaragoza o Botoncillo, de las cuales algunas toleran salinidades de hasta 70ups.

Los Manglares desarrollan importante funciones en el ecosistema como la protección contra inundaciones, mejoran la calidad del agua al ser un filtro biológico, son zonas que albergan una gran cantidad de flora y fauna y muy importante previenen la erosión costera, entre otros varios beneficios.

mangrove la lanchaMéxico está dividido en 5 regiones donde se encuentran los Manglares las cuales son Pacífico Norte, Pacífico Centro, Pacífico Sur, Golfo de México y Península de Yucatán, donde en el estado de Jalisco que pertenece a Pacífico Centro es el estado que más Manglares a perdido teniendo como dato que en 1970-1980 contaba con 8,098ha de manglares y para 2010 ya solo contaba con 2,201ha perdiendo así más del 70% de territorio.

En Bahía de Banderas Nayarit se tiene una importante extensión de estos manglares y justamente en la playa “La Lancha” frente a nuestra oficina de Punta de Mita tenemos estos bellos árboles que albergan un flora y fauna impresionante donde se destaca por su tamaño y belleza los Cocodrilos la cual es una especie propia que habita esta región, contrario a la que se piensa y cuenta que los cocodrilos fueron introducidos en esta área, ellos tiene viviendo aquí desde muchos años antes que se encontrará habitada la zona.

Our friends from the Sanctuary of Crocodiles ‘El Cora’WildMex es una empresa que se preocupa por su casa y los que habitan en ella, por eso toma diversas acciones entre ellas la de concientizar a las personas del cuidado y responsabilidad que tenemos con nuestro ecosistema, WildMex Excursionel Jueves 15 de agosto de 2019 se llevó a cabo una plática en colaboración con nuestros amigos del Santuario de Cocodrilos “El Cora” donde se explicó sobre la importancia de los Manglares, sus funciones y la gran diversidad silvestre que en ella se encuentra además de tocar el tema de los cocodrilos para entenderlos mejor y sobre todo desmentir leyendas o historias erróneas que hay alrededor de ellos.

 

https://www.biodiversidad.gob.mx/ecosistemas/manglares2013/extensionDist.html
https://creho.org/humedales/tipos-de-humedales/

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Crocodile on the beach, ecosystem in La Lancha
By Wildmex

Ecosystems in La Lancha, Nayarit

Cocodriles and Mangrove

Mangrove swamps, Ecosystems in La LanchaMangrove swamps are unique ecological communities that link freshwater and oceanic ecosystems and host a rich diversity of animal species. A mangrove commonly refers to two different things: a tidal swamp ecosystem found in tropical deltas, estuaries, lagoons or islands, and the characteristic tree species populating this ecosystem (with roots that have a complex salt filtration system and ability to adapt to harsh conditions). Its purpose (in the Ecosystems in La Lancha beach for example) is to filter, protect, and maintain the quality of its natural habitat.

In Mexico, there are four types of mangroves depending on their root systems and functions: Red, White, Black, and Zaragoza o Botoncillo, of which some tolerate up to 70ups. Each one provides different natural and commercial resources.

Mangroves develop important ecosystem functions. Perhaps the most important role of mangroves is that they protect vulnerable coastlines from flooding. They hold soil together and prevent coastal erosion as well as shield inland areas during storms to minimize destructive impact. They biologically filter the quality of water creating opportunity for diverse forms of wildlife (trees, fish nurseries, birds, and reptiles) to thrive. Mangroves also are studied and known to break down pollutants and play a large role in the capturing and storing of carbon.

Crocodile on the beachMexico is divided into 5 regions where mangroves can be found: the North Pacific, Central Pacific, South Pacific, Gulf of Mexico, and the Yucatán Peninsula. The state of Jalisco located on the Central Pacific coast has had the greatest loss of mangroves with 8,098ha from 1970-1980 to 2,201ha by 2010, thus losing more than 70% of its territory.

In Banderas Nayarit Bay, there is an important extension of these mangroves located in front of our office in Punta de Mita leading to a special virgin beach “La Lancha”. Standing out in their size and beauty, these tropical trees house impressive exotic plant and animal life. Crocodiles, a common species found inhabiting this region, have lived here many years before this land was discovered. This is contrary to the idea that crocodiles were introduced to this area. Crocodiles utilize this area for all aspects of their life cycle including feeding, breeding, and rearing young.

Our friends from the Sanctuary of Crocodiles ‘El Cora’WildMex is an adventure company that cares about nature and the life it creates and sustains. Nature is our home and we take various actions to raise awareness of the care and responsibility necessary to protect it. It is our partnership to these ecosystems that allow us to enjoy and share its energy and purpose. WildMex ExcursionOn Thursday, August 15th 2019, a collaboration took place with friends from the Sanctuary of Crocodiles ‘El Cora’ who explained the importance of mangroves, their functions and benefits of its diversity, as well as focusing on the facts and myths concerning crocodiles to be able to better understand them. After the discussion, a tour was given where people were able to have a greater and more personal experience with the mangrove and its unique plant and animal wildlife species.

 

https://www.biodiversidad.gob.mx/ecosistemas/manglares2013/extensionDist.html
https://creho.org/humedales/tipos-de-humedales/

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