From a comprehensive diagnosis of the associated basins, islands, and wetlands of the
coastal lagoon system of Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta, Colombia, this work describes
feasible options for the recovery of its ecosystem's health and ecological resilience. Firstly,
the state of the coastal lagoon was assessed, finding that hydrology, wave climate, and the
morphological changes of the coastline explain recent changes in the coastal wetlands. Key
variables were used to describe the level of conservation or degradation of the coastal …