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Guidance for identifying and designating peatlands, wet grasslands, mangroves and coral reefs as Wetlands of International Importance
… exploitation; and b) indirect threats, including pollution, excessive water abstraction, reduction in extent … and sewage effluents and chronic or catastrophic oil spills. 43. Mangroves are particularly vulnerable to oil pollution and increased coastal erosion, sea- level rise, …
Case Study - Inland Wetlands in India
… OF ECOSYSTEMS AND BIODIVERSITY INDIA INITIATIVE c) Pollution: Wetlands, particularly in urban areas are used … health hazards for dependent communities. The source of pollution need not be the immediate surroundings but could … biodiversity. of economic activities such as industries, oil and gas exploitation, maritime transport, etc. and …