In particular, mangroves are considered vital ecosystems since they protect coasts, filter pollutants, and provide many marine life nesting places. The health of these mangroves is primarily influenced by the condition of the surrounding area's woods. Sloths help these woodlands remain stable since they eat many flora. This keeps the variety of plant life intact and helps to prevent overgrowth of the woods. Apart from this, their feces serve as a natural fertilizer, enhancing the soil quality and promoting the expansion of healthy plants.

Rich forest vegetation stabilizes soil, prevents erosion, and manages water flow. The absence of it could allow sediment and pollutants to enter rivers and eventually reach mangroves and coral reefs. Excessive sediments can damage marine habitats and suffocate coral reefs. Sloths and other arboreal species indirectly help preserve aquatic areas by keeping a strong forest environment and avoiding the contamination of rivers and seas.

Unfortunately, this equilibrium is being disrupted by deforestation. In addition to putting sloths in danger, forest degradation weakens the natural barriers that are supposed to keep marine life safe. In addition to benefiting these calm creatures, protecting sloths and their habitats would significantly impact all the ecosystems. All ecosystems, species, and climates must be preserved to sustain and maintain the equilibrium because they are interconnected.