Panama Bay

The Panama Bay (Spanish: Bahia de Panamá) is a large body of water off the coast of southern Panama, at 8°50′00″N 79°15′00″W / 8.8333333°N 79.25°W / 8.8333333; -79.25.

It is a part of the greater Gulf of Panama.

The Panama Bay is considered to be in an eutrophic state by the World Resources Institute.

This is a result of ongoing pollution from agricultural and livestock operations.

Urban wastewater from nearby Panama City has also contributed to the eutrophication of Panama Bay.

Aerial View of Panama Bay with Panama City in the background.