A satellite image of coastal region, with ocean on the right and land on the left. The land is overwhelmingly green, with large patches of dark green that reflect forest. The edges of these dark green areas are clearly showing signs of encroaching human population and agriculture.

The Shrinking Selva Maya

The largest tropical rainforest in Mesoamerica is shrinking as pastures and croplands spread across Guatemala, Belize, and Mexico. View the full story

Credits: NASA Earth Observatory / Wanmei Liang
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TakenFebruary 11, 2024
Image CreditNASA Earth Observatory / Wanmei Liang
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