Affected waters (IMAGE)

University of Queensland

Affected waters

Caption

Sediment runoff from disturbed coastal catchments is a major threat to marine ecosystems. Understanding where sediments are produced and where they are delivered enables managers to design more effective strategies for protecting coral reefs.

Credit

Ove Hoegh-Guldberg

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