FORESTRY
ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT
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Whales
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Fish
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Boats
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Humans
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Detailed explanation-1: -One of the most significant threats to reefs is pollution. Land-based runoff and pollutant discharges can result from dredging, coastal development, agricultural and deforestation activities, and sewage treatment plant operations. This runoff may contain sediments, nutrients, chemicals, insecticides, oil, and debris.
Detailed explanation-2: -Some 14% Of The World’s Coral Reefs Were Lost Between 2008 And 2019, Report Says Rising ocean temperatures killed 14% of the world’s coral reefs, a new analysis finds. But it’s not without hope: Experts say many can recover if immediate action is taken to curb future warming.
Detailed explanation-3: -The threats to corals More than 75% of all coral reefs on the planet are currently threatened by a combination of stressors including climate change, overfishing and destructive fishing, coastal development, pollution and damage.