THE ECO SYSTEM

Tierra Oscura properties are known for their calm waters, gorgeous coral reefs and thick layers of Magrove forest, that frame the land in bright green tufts and border the coast lines of the deep water bays. It’s important to note that these eco-systems serve as homes and nurseries for many coral reef fish, sponges and anemones and the fishing targets Tarpon, Jacks, Gruper and Snook. A study on the Mesoamerican reef showed that there are as many as 25 times more fish on reefs close to mangrove areas than in areas where mangroves have been cut down. Mangrove forests are vitally important to coral reef protection , and in fact, your new real estate investment too! The dense root systems of mangrove forests trap sediments and prevents erosion from lapping tides and storms. Thankfully, it is illegal in Bocas del Toro to cut down these irreplaceable eco-systems.