Laguna de Bacalar: equilibrio y vulnerabilidad entre siete colores
Chiapas: El Colegio de la frontera sur, 2025. First Edition. Paperback. 172p., wrps. New. Item #86689
ISBN: 9786072654631
Is a collective work that explores the ecological richness and environmental challenges of the Bacalar Lagoon—an iconic ecosystem in southeastern Mexico.
Drawing on decades of research conducted by ECOSUR, the book addresses biological, ecological, and social aspects of the lagoon. It highlights critical issues such as unregulated tourism development, deforestation, rapid urban growth, and nutrient pollution—all of which threaten the health and natural beauty of the lagoon, famous for its stunning “seven colors.”A key focus of the book is the presence of microbialites—ancient bacterial structures that serve as indicators of ecosystem health. These fragile organisms are at risk due to eutrophication and algal overgrowth caused by excess nutrients.
Price: $29.90