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Between August and September 2023, a comprehensive study was conducted to generate information on the structural characterization of the Morrillo mangrove. Eight quadrants, each measuring 10 x 10 m and spaced 100 m apart parallel to the coast, were established. Within each quadrant, species identification, along with height and Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) measurements at 1.30 m, was performed. Subsequently, Basal Area (BA), volume, and density were calculated based on these data. The study identified four mangrove species: Pelliciera rhizophorae, Laguncularia racemosa, Rhizophora racemosa y Avicennia germinans y tres especies asociadas: Mora oleifera, Acrostichum aureum y Rhabdadenia biflora. The predominant height frequencies ranged between 7.2 and 11.2 m, with DBH varying from 2.5 to 12.5 cm. Human intervention was observed in the ecosystem, evidenced by the presence of solid waste (flip flops, buoys, plastic bottles) and deforestation of Pelliciera rhizophorae. This study serves as the inaugural database for the Morrillo mangroves, offering valuable information for enhanced beach management, considering its significance as a sea turtle nesting site.
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