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Early in 2001 marine experts of United Nations organizations listed issues ofglobal concern regarding deterioration of the marine environment:Eutrophication and anoxiaHarmful algal blooms (HABS)Classical contaminants (e.g. sewage, metals, petroleum hydrocarbons)DeforestationIncreased or decreased mobilization of sedimentsDemise of coral reefsLoss of wetlandsHabitat destructionClimate change and sea-level riseInundation as a consequence of physical alterationIncreased risks to human healthReduced biodiversityOverfishingExploitation of coastal mineral resources, particularly sand and gravelLitter-- GESAMP71:09
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