Panama Bay
Bay in Panama
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The Panama Bay (Spanish: Bahia de Panamá) is a large body of water off the coast of southern Panama, at 8.8333333°N 79.25°W. It is a part of the greater Gulf of Panama.
| Designations | |
|---|---|
Official name | Bahía de Panamá |
| Designated | 20 October 2003 |
| Reference no. | 1319[1] |
Mangroves
86 miles of mangroves run along the rural coasts of Panama Bay, protecting Panama City and agricultural areas from storms.[2]
Pollution problems
The Panama Bay is considered to be in an eutrophic state by the World Resources Institute. This is a result of ongoing pollution from agricultural and livestock operations. Urban wastewater from nearby Panama City has also contributed to the eutrophication of Panama Bay.[3]