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ECOSYSTEMS AND HABITATS
Sea Grant, NOAA fisheries
and other partners removed 239 tons of derelict fishing
gear from the fragile and unique coral reef ecosystems of
the Northwestern Hawaiian islands. Clean-up efforts are
underway.
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Sea Grant Impacts…
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The Issue:
Growth along the nation's coasts has exacerbated coastal pollution and
associated problems such as harmful algal blooms, “dead zones,”
aquatic invasive species, coral reef die-offs and related effects.
Understanding coastal ecological processes, ocean dynamics and the impacts
of natural and human-induced changes is fundamental to the management
and restoration of coastal ecosystems and habitats.
Sea Grant:
Sea Grant determines these impacts and develops innovative approaches
to protect these habitats from further degradation and reverse the changes
that have occurred. Sea Grant emphasizes the role of the land in
determining the quality of coastal waters and provides coastal managers
with the scientific and technological tools they need to address regional
and local problems.
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