Environmental Impacts of Dredging on Coral Reefs

Coral reefs are known to be the “rainforests of the ocean“. They are among the most diverse and productive ecosystems found on the planet. Coral reefs are a vital part of the marine ecosystem that provides habitat for approximately 25% of all marine life and over 4,000 species of fish, despite only covering 1% of the ocean floor. Approximately half a billion people depend on the coral reef ecosystems for coastal protection, a source of food and income from tourism... Read more