Isrs Briefing Paper 3 the Effects of Terrestrial Runoff of Sediments, Nutrients and Other Pollutants on Coral Reefs
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Increasing terrestrial runoff of sediments, nutrients and other pollutants into the sea is a growing concern for many of the over 100 nations endowed with coral reefs. This document provides a brief overview of the known effects of exposure to terrestrial runoff on the health of corals and of coral reef ecosystems. It also describes measures some countries have started taking, as there are considerable economic net benefits gained from an investment into reducing the loss of sediments, nutrients and other pollutants into the sea.
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