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Seafood is a part of the human diet and harvesting of marine species provides a source of income to millions. Products from marine species are used as food additives, animal feed, fertilizer, clothing, jewelry, and cosmetics.
Development, over-fishing, pollution and introduction of invasive species in marine habitats have jeopardized marine eco-systems globally. Construction activities, sewage and pollution from industries in the field and large cities, threaten coastal eco-systems.
Oil spills and release of waste from tankers at major ports also threaten marine life.
About 24% of the world's coasts are now at high potential risk of degradation.
More than half of the world's coral reefs, found in the Indian Ocean and in the Pacific, are endangered by pollution. Surface run-off and discharge of effluents and waste from industries account for almost half of marine pollution (Environmental Pollution, 2018).
Questions
By the use of an example, explain how the scenario above affects Jamaica.
Analyse how this affects the economy, social systems and the ecology.