Biogeochemistry of mangrove sediments in the Swamp of Mallorquin, Colombia

- Mangrove sediments may decrease the availability of nitrogen for eutrophication.
- Mangrove plants may affect the sedimentary record in their surrounding sediments.
- The C/N ratio indicates that the organic matter would be derived from mixed sources.
- Mangrove sediments have been used as efficient records of environmental changes.