Mexico’s Biosphere
![Earth As Art image of Grijalva River in Mexico](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/thumbnails/image/NA-Mexicos-Biosphere.jpg?itok=_g8CNU9P)
Detailed Description
Much of this image consists of the Reserva de la Biosfera Pantanos de Centla, a biosphere reserve in southern Mexico that protects wetlands in the area. The water bodies, mangroves, and forests are a sanctuary for a great variety of wildlife. Sediment carried away by the Grijalva River appears as a sweeping light blue brushstroke flowing into the Gulf of Mexico at the top of the image.
- Collection: Earth as Art 4
- Source: Landsat 8
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Sources/Usage
Public Domain.