[3] Mangrove forests make up the shoreline, turning into swampy savannah wetlands as it moves west.

The Moruka River's water level varies dramatically depending on the season.

[4] Around 5300 years ago, Warao people on the Moruka River developed the dugout canoe, making possible people travel in the Caribbean.

During their occupation period the Dutch maintained outposts on the Moruka River.

Settlements along the river include Santa Rosa, Kamwatta and Asakata.