The coast is considered a fragile ecosystem as it is the boundary between two different habitats. It is usually a narrow stretch of land, has a rich biodiversity and is very popular with man for the services and facilities it offers.

These lessons will tell us more about the coast....

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	Lesson 1 - Protecting the Coast
	A large percentage of the global population live at the coast, which is already facing pressures such as those from global warming. Hence, for these communities, protecting the coast literally means protecting and safeguarding one’s own homes.....

 

	Lesson 2 - Threats to the Marine Environment
	Vessels have conducted long voyages of trade and exploration for centuries – however, recently, maritime traffic has increased greatly. As a result, the marine environment is suffering from a number of impacts.....

 

 

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