Coastal lakes in South America (IMAGE)

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Coastal lakes in South America

Caption

Despite their high ecological value, these lakes are under increasing pressure from eutrophication, urban growth, and competing human uses such as water supply, irrigation, navigation, fishing, recreation, and sewage disposal. 

Credit

Kluge et al., 2026

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