Laguna San José (Puerto Rico)

Despite being located in a highly urbanized area, this body of water is important for its mangrove forests.

[1][2] The Teodoro Moscoso Bridge directly connects the Luis Muñoz Marín Airport in the Isla Verde resort and residential district to the Hato Rey financial and commercial center in the main metropolitan area of Puerto Rico.

The lagoon is of ecological importance due to the mangrove forests that grow on its shores which are home to numerous benthic species of flora and fauna.

Some of the fish species found in the lagoon are tarpon, ladyfish, and the common snook (Centropomus undecimalis).

[4] Green iguanas and caiman, which are invasive species in the region, are also common in the area.