plastic damages coral reefs (Q1127)
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Marine litter blocks oxygen and light, damages reefs, and raises the risk of coral diseases.
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| English | plastic damages coral reefs |
Marine litter blocks oxygen and light, damages reefs, and raises the risk of coral diseases. |
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Marine litter harms coral reefs by blocking oxygen and light, causing physical damage, and increasing disease risks. Contact between debris and corals can injure coral tissues, making them more vulnerable to bacterial infections from plastic debris.
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