So how can one deforestation event on land affect coral reefs - TopicsExpress



          

So how can one deforestation event on land affect coral reefs which can be located miles off-shore? Well, trees prevent runoff by holding and storing water. If trees are cut down, there are less roots and leaves to absorb that water and thus rain events can cause increased water flow into rivers. Erosion causes increased sedimentation which leads to poor water quality and compromises resistance of corals to thermal stress and their potential to recover from bleaching events. This results in deterioration of their structure and ability to sustain their ecological interactions.
Posted on: Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:51:51 +0000

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