How the Panama Canal Expansion is Threatening Panama’s Ecosystem and Water Supply

The Panama Canal expansion allowed for bigger ships to move through the canal; however, it also allowed for an invasion of saltwater and saltwater fish into a freshwater lake that resulted in the threat to freshwater fish species and half of the country's drinking water.

I dive into the unintended consequences of the 2016 Panama Canal expansion. Saltwater species from the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans are now invading Lake Gatún, displacing native freshwater fish and jeopardizing the water supply for nearly half of Panama’s population. Find out how this ecological shift is affecting local communities and the potential solutions Panama is considering to address this growing crisis.

Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction to the Panama Canal crisis
01:15 – How saltwater species are invading Lake Gatún
03:05 – Impact on local fishing and communities
05:10 – Threat to Panama’s freshwater supply
07:20 – Potential solutions and mitigation strategies
08:45 – Conclusion and future outlook

#oceanconservation #MarineBiology #SaveOurOceans #ProtectTheOcean #OceanAwareness #BluePlanet #ConservationMatters #ScienceForChange #SustainableOceans
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.

Do you want to join my Ocean Community?
Sign Up for Updates on the process: www.speakupforblue.com/oceanapp

Sign up for our Newsletter: http://www.speakupforblue.com/newsletter

Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI
Connect with Speak Up For Blue:
Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue
Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc
YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube