Illegal mining in the Pan Amazon: an ecological disaster for floodplains and local communities

Mongabay
Apr 9, 2024, 6:13 am180 pts
Floodplains are extraordinarily productive because they are the interface between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. They are remarkably diverse because they integrate a mosaic of lakes, marshes, palm swamps and inundated forests, which create the complex food webs that support fish populations. Floodplain…

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