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What is polluted coast and how does it affect marine ecosystems?

Polluted runoff from land fuels algae blooms that reduce oxygen

CardPolluted Coast
ID: threat-polluted-coast

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What it is

Polluted runoff from land fuels algae blooms that reduce oxygen

Why it matters

Polluted Coast can disrupt marine habitats, species survival, and food-web stability. Its effects often spread beyond the original disturbance through connected ocean systems.

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