The coastal marine ecosystems of the North Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua, make up a network of interdependent wetlands of great ecological importance. In these wetlands a system of natural lagoons stands out, where a number of aquatic organisms reproduce a

Abstract

The coastal marine ecosystems of the North Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua, make up a network of interdependent wetlands of great ecological importance. In these wetlands a system of natural lagoons stands out, where a number of aquatic organisms reproduce and develop, these organisms are the basis of the economy and food of the Miskito indigenous communities that inhabit the coastal zone. These lagoons receive water from continental tributaries and the Caribbean Sea, therefore, given the importance of this lagoon system, in this quantitative investigation an ecological evaluation was developed in the Bihmuna, Pahra, Karata and Wouhta lagoons, to know their state of health, analyzing three main indicators: Water pollution, habitat and fisheries. The results demonstrated good water quality with low concentration of elements and their forms, good habitat cover and conservation, abundance and diversity of fishing species. So these gaps have a good health condition and must maintain the current use to conserve their natural values ​​and that the community can make use of the resources in a sustainable manner over time. The training that URACAN University carries out is essential for the conservation of wetlands in the area.