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	Central American Cultural Ecology: Lower Central America - Cultural-Ecological Habitats - Nicaraguan Lakes and Pacific ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		On the Pacific, a relatively thin strip of land (the isthmus of Rivas) separates the lakes from the ocean and coast, while in the east the Lake the habitat grades gradually into the increasingly rainy Atlantic Coastal Habitat (Habitat 2).
		The islands of Ometepe, Zapatera, Muertos, and the multi-island archipelago de Solentiname are the principal islands in the Nicaraguan lakes habitat.
		The western zone of the lakes habitat experiences a distinct separation between the rainy and dry seasons, with an average of 200-300mm falling during the former, and generally none falling during the latter.
	www.mines.edu /camu/english/interarea/cenamerica/habitats/habitat.3/ecology/index.shtml (1008 words)

	Lake Nicaragua
		Lake Nicaragua or Lake Cocibolca (8624 km²;), is the second largest lake in Latin America, very slightly smaller than Lake Titicaca.
		In fact, it has everything it needs to be a sea except that the water is not salt: from one shore one cannot see the other, it has waves and archipelagos of islands, and the only fresh-water sharks in the world.
		The project was cancelled in favor of the Panama Canal, but interest in the idea periodically revives.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/la/Lake_Nicaragua.html (124 words)

	Lake Cocibolca Profile (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Sawfish (Pristis perotteti) is endemic to Lake Cocibolca.
		McDavitt, M. Lake Nicaragua revisited: conversations with a former sawfish fisherman.
		Thorson, T.B. The impact of commercial exploitation on sawfish and shark populations in Lake Nicaragua.
	www.worldlakes.org /initiative/cocibolca_profile.htm (228 words)

	El Pinolero's Website - Lakes
		However, it seems the situation could improve and the lake could once again be as beautiful as it once was.
		Since the late '20s, the lake has constantly suffered pollution, from waste water mostly coming from Managua and industrial factories; floodings and not to forget deforestation, resulting in the almost total destruction of this lake.
		The remarkable lake is extremely important to the country's economy as well as the bio-diversity and history.
	ni.irias.biz /Beaches/Lakes.html (665 words)

	Adopt-A-Rainforest: Mombacho Cloudforest, Nicaragua
		One of Nicaragua's most important cloudforests drapes the slopes of the inactive Mombacho Volcano, southwest of the capital city of Managua and near the shores of Lake Nicaragua, also known as Lake Cocibolca.
		The protected area is carefully managed by the Cocibolca Foundation, a local conservation group that is helping coffee growers develop sustainable agroforestry methods.
		Cocibolca is also working to stop the illegal extraction of orchids and birds for sale in Managua.
	www.rainforest-alliance.org /aar.cfm?id=nicaragua (330 words)

	Explore Nicaragua: Granada
		Lake Nicaragua or Lake Cocibolca is the tenth largest freshwater lake in the world, and the second largest of Latin America.
		Not only provides Granada easy access to this huge lake, it also provides access to the extraordinary group of islets that can be found close to the shore.
		Lake Nicaragua is known to have been inhabited by an extraordinary species: freshwater sharks.
	www.vianica.com /visit/granada (1489 words)

	Impressions of Lake Nicaragua \| Nicaragua Living
		You know a beautifull area on the lake is on the road to Cardenas...personally I found it a bit remote as I would not want to drive 40+ minutes to Rivas for amenities myself.
		The argument could be made that a canal would be a reason to buy property on the lake, it could also be a reason to avoid such an investment, depending upon if your looking to build a resort or if its just speculation for example.
		Lake Cocibolca is fairly clean for the most part, there are some areas were sewage is present but also many areas are very clean...keep in mind that it is a huge lake(10th largest in the world), so the amount of pollution is minimal at least for now.
	www.nicaliving.com /node/1022 (1043 words)

	Conservation Media Center/Planeta.com
		In a quest to find sustainable income sources for Mombacho's neighbors, Cocibolca is working with coffee growers whose beans thrive in rich volcanic soils and beneath the forest shade.
		Meanwhile, Cocibolca's biologists are studying the flora and fauna of Mombacho, which safeguards 457 kinds of plants, 118 bird species and one beautiful butterfly, mombachoensis, that's found no place else on Earth.
		As word of Cocibolca's efforts spreads, Nicaraguans are eager to hike through the legendary forest so close to the capital city.
	www.planeta.com /planeta/98/0298nica2.html (548 words)

	Granada Nicaragua - History
		Granada was founded in Xalteva (Jalteva) next to Lake Cocibolca, or Grand Lake of Nicaragua, by the Spanish conqueror Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba in 1524, constituting one of the oldest colonial settlements of Central America.
		The purpose of those explorations was to find a waterway from the lake until the Atlantic Ocean, which framed the destination, and raised the quality of its harbor.
		Other smaller forts at the banks of the lake and El Castello San Pablo on one of the islands (Las Isletas) were constructed in 1789.
	www.granadanicaragua.net /en/history.html (755 words)

	Executive summary
		, the Lake Nicaragua basin with 23,848 km
		It should be noted that Lake Nicaragua has an area of 8,000 Km ; therefore, the area of terra firma in Nicaragua is reduced to 16,503 Km The Lake Nicaragua subsystem receives contributions from numerous rivers.
		Lake Nicaragua is the depository for sediments carried by its tributaries.
	www.oas.org /osde/publications/Unit/oea05s/ch03.htm (6931 words)

	Sharks of Lake Nicaragua \| Nicaragua Living
		There were also some shark fishing companies on lake nicaragua in the 70s that did a real number on the shark population, according to the article.
		It said that sedimentation along the last stretch of the rio san juan (delta to greytown) forced the sharks to enter and exit the san juan through the rio colorado, where they were being fished on the costa rican side of the border.
		Lake Cocibolca has been inhabited by Nicaro and other indigenous people for untold millenia..it is my understanding that in warfare they would drag an enemy behind thier canoe and let the sharks have way.
	www.nicaliving.com /node/915 (3329 words)

	Mombacho Volcano
		Admire lake Cocibolca, the lagoon of Aypoyo and the city Granada from the panorama point.
		The richness of the flora and fauna is a reflection of the variety of environments that appear at different heights, from the coast of the lake Cocibolca " The Great Lake" until you reach the summit, 1344m high.
		The climate changes gradually as you go down through to the sloops of the volcano, the temperature goes down and the humidity increases, creating special condition for the presence of the foggy jungle at a height of 800 m.
	www.ricanica.com /NICARAGUA/MOMBACHO/mombacho_volcano.htm (279 words)

	GEsource - Search Results for
		Users of this site are encouraged to browse through subject headings such as 'lakes' - which poses questions, including 'why lakes?', 'lakes at a glance' — descriptions of ancient lakes, deepest lakes and largest lakes.
		The search function allows the browser to find information within LakeNet database about specific lakes (specific lake information may also be located within 'lakes at a glance').
		Global, regional, national and state resolution maps for lakes are also available as well as relevant links.
	www.gesource.ac.uk /roads/cgi-bin/fullrecordsql.pl?handle=20031124-85524 (108 words)

	Cocibolca lakes of Nicaragua
		Granada lake is connected to the Atlantic Ocean though Rio San Juan, a navigable river; on the other side its shores are only 18 Km')"; onMouseOut="hideddrivetip()">12.5 mile far from the Pacific Ocean.
		Then crossed the strip of land that divides the Cocibolca from the Pacific Ocean where a boat was waiting with destination California.
		In the Cocibolca lake you can find the largest lacustrine island in the world, Ometepe Island.
	www.nicatour.net /en/nicaragua/cocibolcanotizie.asp (173 words)

	Lake Nicaragua - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Lake Nicaragua (Spanish: Lago de Nicaruagua) or Cocibolca is a freshwater lake in Nicaragua of tectonic origin.
		With an area of 8624 km², it is the second largest lake in Latin America, the 20th largest lake in the world and only slightly smaller than Lake Titicaca.
		With an elevation of 105 feet (32 m) above sea level, the lake reaches a depth of 84 ft (26m).
	72.51.33.237 /cgi-bin/nph-surf.cgi/010110A/uggc/ra.jvxvcrqvn.bet/jvxv/Ynxr_Avpnenthn (338 words)

	ECOBREVES (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		MANAGUA — Lake Cocibolca, also called Lake Nicaragua, the main source of potable water in the country, is being contaminated by chemicals and organic material coming from the southwestern city of Granada, said Salvador Montenegro, director of the Center for the Study of Aquatic Resources (CIRA).
		The principal waterways of this tourist city of 120,000 discharge sewage as well as solid and industrial waste from oil and soap factories, food processing plants and sawmills into the lake, he said.
		Cocibolca is the largest lake in the country.
	www.tierramerica.net /2003/0630/iecobreves.shtml (688 words)

	Nicaragua's Best Guide • July-August-September (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Sharks were once abundant in the lake waters near Solentiname but excessive fishing has extinguished them from the area.
		Lake Cocibolca is an important part of the Solentiname community's life
		The ride, from either town, is a visually spectacular one-hour trip— Framed by green rolling hills and majestic volcanoes, the clear waters of Lake Cocibolca seemingly extend endlessly into the horizon.
	www.guideofnicaragua.com /Junio/Solentiname/Solentiname.html (972 words)

	Cocibolca lake in Nicaragua story
		Cocibolca is the widest lake in Central America and one of the biggest in the world covering 3,166 sq.
		Cocibolca lake is very rich in tropical flora and fauna and is home to the only species of freshwater shark.
		Carlos are located on the shores of Lake Cocibolca and are linked by a ferry.
	www.nicatour.net /en/nicaragua/Cocibolca.asp (187 words)

	Lake Apoyo
		Before October of 1998, the most amusing and visited lake in the country was Xiloá, located near Managua, but after Hurricane Mitch, Xiloá became unhealthy to swim in and people started to look for other options, besides the beach.
		At Catarina's lookout, visitors have a breathtaking look at one of the country's most beautiful landscapes: the beautiful Lake Apoyo, the towering Mombacho Volcano, the colonial city of Granada and the immense Lake Cocibolca.
		However, it's not as famous as its neighbor eventhough it has another spectacular angle of the lake and its surroundings.
	www.ricanica.com /NICARAGUA/TOURIS_ADVENTURES/lake_apoyo.htm (455 words)

	Home Page
		Surrounded by two oceans: The Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Nicaragua has also many rivers, lagoons and the two largest lakes in Central America: The Lake of Managua, also called Xolotlán in nahualt language and the Lake of Nicaragua, called also lake Cocibolca.
		The lake of Nicaragua is the eighth largest lake in the world and it is the only place in the world where you can find sweet water sharks, which are endangered species.
		Nicaragua also has thirteen volcanoes, seven of them are still active.Two of this volcanoes, Momotombo and Concepción, are among the 10 volcanoes in the world with the most perfect cone.
	www.ranchoebenezer.org /mission.html (551 words)

	Radio Mundo Real
		Everything seemed to indicate that the fish died as a result of the pollution in Lake Cocibolca’s waters.
		This situation is a direct threat to the supply of potable water all over the country.
		Lake Cocibolca, at 8 thousand square kilometers and with 32 municipalities around it, will in a few years be the only water source left for Nicaragua given the seriousness of the pollution in rivers and streams in the Pacific region.
	www.radiomundoreal.fm /print.php?sid=3945 (426 words)

	Lake Nicaragua Vacations - Lake Nicaragua vacation packages: flights, hotels, transfers, tours
		Lake Nicaragua (the locals call it also Lake Cocibolca and Mar Dulce = Sweet Sea) is a freshwater lake of tectonic origin, second only to Lake Titicaca in Latin America.
		It has all the attributes of a regular sea, to include sizeable waves, strong winds, and islands such as Ometepe with its two volcanoes and the Solentiname archipelago.
		Despite its proximity to the Pacific, the lake drains into the Caribbean through the navigable San Juan River.
	www.latindestinations.com /Nicaragua/Lake_Nicaragua_Vacations.aspx (331 words)

	Pan American Travel Services (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Granada, one of the richest Spanish cities in the Americas, graces the lake’s northwest shore.
		León was originally founded on the shores of Lake Xolotlán in 1524.
		Located one hour southeast of Managua, Cocibolca (also known as Lake Nicaragua) is the largest lake in Central America.
	www.panamtours.com /p_country.asp?pID=8&cID=23 (722 words)

	Waterfront Real Estate in Nicaragua (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The lake is linked to Lake Nicaragua - 100 miles long and 50 miles wide - a freshwater lake that empties into the Caribbean via the Rio San Juan.
		The lake is surrounded by stunning mountains and tropical rainforest.
		Stop for a break at the panoramic point to admire Cocibolca lake, the Apoyo lagoon and the city of Granada.
	www.privateislandsonline.com /coyo.htm (874 words)

	EBC
		Thymidine incorporation and microbial respiration in the surface sediment of a hypereutrophic lake.
		Seasonal dynamics of a cyanobacteria-dominated microbial community in the sediments of a shallow eutrophic lake.
		Sediment microbial activity in temperate and tropical lakes, a comparison between Swedish and Nicaraguan lakes.
	www.ebc.uu.se /limno/staff/Ingemar_Ahlgren/home.html (513 words)

	Rivas and La Isla de Ometepe
		South of Managua, the land crumples suddenly into the impressive and windblown peak of Las Nubes (934 meters) and then falls slowly to the south until it spills into the verdant and lush plains that form the southwestern part of Nicaragua.
		Here Lake Cocibolca presses the land into a narrow belt that barely separates the lake from the Pacific Ocean.
		Nearly a hundred years later, many of the battles in 1978 and 1979 were fought on the wealthy lands south of the capital, and young Sandinista troops suffered a major setback in Nandaime before they were to eventually claim their victory.
	www.moon.com /planner/nicaragua/regions/rivas.html (564 words)

	Dukenvironment Magazine -- Fall 2002
		When Chinn finally established communication with the executive director of Cocibolca, he suggested that she might have more luck completing a project at the Volcano Mombacho Natural Reserve, because of several problems at the sea turtle refuge.
		Overseeing this reserve has proved a challenge for Cocibolca, which has been charged by the Nicaraguan government with conserving and protecting its natural resources and with controlling and monitoring park visitation with trained park rangers and a reserve manager.
		Chinn set out to do her part by giving Cocibolca information that would help them determine what changes should be made to improve the operation and what the reserve’s potential was to return a profit.
	www.env.duke.edu /dukenvironment/f02/action2.html (622 words)

	Hotel Hospedaje Cocibolca - Granada, Nicaragua - English (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Granada is a city with history and charm and a large central plaza surrounded by old Spanish colonial buildings.
		Granada, one of the most important cultural and natural attractions of Nicaragua, is situated at the shore of Lake Nicaragua (Cocibolca) and opposite of the impressive volcano Mombacho.
		It is doubtless one of the best locations to rest and enjoy a very special atmosphere by exploring the past.
	www.hotelcocibolca.com /gran-info-en.html (90 words)

	Geotimes — March 2005 — Hiking Nicaragua's volcanoes
		Concepcion, together with Maderas volcano (where this picture was taken), form the dumbbell-shaped island of Ometepe in Lake Cocibolca.
		The beautiful Concepcion, together with the frumpy Madera volcano, forms the dumbbell-shaped island of Ometepe in the middle of Lake Cocibolca, Central America's largest lake.
		Rising sharply from the lake, Concepcion is the tallest volcano in Nicaragua, and its summit is often obscured by clouds, lending the island a mysterious and magical aura.
	www.geotimes.org /mar05/Travels0305.html (1085 words)

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