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What are some of the specific environmental issues affecting Soná's public market?
The destruction of terrestrial and aquatic animals, unregulated hunting and gathering of coastal species, rampant crab hunting, and deforestation of Darien forests and mangroves are some of the specific environmental issues affecting Soná's public market.
How has the Ministry of Environment in Panama been perceived by some individuals?
The Ministry of Environment in Panama has been perceived by some individuals as more of a political booty than anything else.
In what ways have housing projects contributed to the destruction of certain species in the area?
Housing projects have contributed to the destruction of certain species in the area through unbridled collection of "chelelé" mollusk and habitat loss.
Study Notes
- Public market in Soná diminished due to destruction of terrestrial and aquatic animals
- Hunting and gathering of coastal species done without parameters
- Crab hunting rampant, traps placed everywhere
- Ministry of Environment in Panama more of a political booty than anything else
- Deforestation of Darien forests and accelerated destruction of mangroves
- Disappearance of habitat of marine species and poisoning of rivers with agrochemicals
- Unbridled collection of "chelelé" mollusk and housing projects contributing to destruction
- Complaints made in past, but fell on deaf ears
- Large cattle ranchers and landowners not interested in disappearing species
- Urgent action needed from community to elect suitable and honest people in positions related to the problem.
"Can you identify the environmental issues threatening Panama's biodiversity? Test your knowledge with this quiz and learn about the destruction of habitats, rampant hunting and gathering, and the poisoning of rivers with agrochemicals. Discover how the disappearance of species is being exacerbated by politics, large cattle ranchers, and unbridled collection of mollusks. Take action by learning about the urgent need for suitable and honest leaders to tackle these issues. Play now and become an advocate for the preservation of Panama's unique
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