Causes of Marine Biodiversity Decline - Climate Change and Other Drivers

Rising sea levels

Ocean acidification

Pollution and marine debris

Overfishing and trawler fishing

Eutrophication

Natural disasters

Increase in global temperatures

Migration of species

Altered food web dynamics

Changing dynamics in growth and reproduction cycles

Changes in ocean currents and circulation

Tourism activities, noise and disturbances

Land use change and degradation

Habitat loss and destruction

Invasive species

Overexploitation of marine resources and animals

Bycatch and entanglement

Poaching, hunting and illegal trade

Shipping, coastal machinery and development

Toxic waste and greenhouse gases

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