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Erosion of coastal biological resources

Incidence

Coastal ecosystems, particularly coral reefs and associated fish life, have been degraded by the combined effects of agricultural run-off and siltation, urban sewage, industrial pollution and, in some countries, by tourism.

Coastal biological resources have been depleted by commercial fishing, including poison and blast fishing.

Pollution from shipping, in particular oil, and in some areas, the discharge of toxic wastes, have adversely affected the coastal marine environment.

Land reclamation and other coastal developments have also been responsible for the destruction of wildlife habitat and some fine natural coastlines.

Broader

Related

Strategy

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #2: Zero HungerSustainable Development Goal #9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureSustainable Development Goal #14: Life Below WaterSustainable Development Goal #15: Life on Land

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(F) Fuzzy exceptional problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
Content quality
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Language
English
1A4N
J3229
DOCID
12032290
D7NID
151308
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Last update
Oct 17, 2021