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negatively impact these ecosystems and marine life. Loss <strong>of</strong> coastal ecosystems such as coral<br />

reefs has a negative impact on marine fish catch since these ecosystems provide food and<br />

habitat for fish.<br />

Several <strong>of</strong> the 68 sewerage systems that are operated by the NWC were affected by the<br />

floods associated with the storm. In addition some 200 conventional pit latrines were<br />

washed out island-wide. Nutrient pollution in run<strong>of</strong>fs from sewage treatment plants, toilets<br />

and farms can affect coral reefs leading to excessive growth <strong>of</strong> algae which stifles reef<br />

growth.<br />

Many gullies overflowed their banks because <strong>of</strong> the build-up <strong>of</strong> silt and vegetation (Figure<br />

17).<br />

Figure 17: Gully channel filled with silt and shrub in Clarendon<br />

Source: National Environment and <strong>Planning</strong> Agency<br />

Large mats <strong>of</strong> seagrass beds were uprooted by the storm (<br />

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