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anarchic development (unplanned construction), unmanaged use of land, and a lack of regard for the local architecture. Anarchic development compromises the environmental health of the water and the reef, and leads to visual degradation of the coast, increased atmospheric pollution due to car and boat emissions, increased release of waste (waste water and solid waste) due to the absence of appropriate infrastructure to treat it, saturates service infrastructures during the high season, increases loss of habitat and biodiversity, leads to
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The growth cycle of corals is relatively slow, with growth of about 10 centimetres (3.9 in) per year. Male corals disseminate sperm cells into the water, which fertilize free-floating eggs released by the female corals. Reproduction is limited due to the proportionately small number of male corals.
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Coral reefs are among the most densely populated marine environments. The coral reef fringing Réunion is a rich habitat for soft and hard corals that provide food and habitat for an abundance of fish and shellfish. The corals feed on a diet of plankton and algae which they catch with their tentacles.
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is moderately vulnerable, but there are few severe impacts. The highly vulnerable points are located at la Pointe des
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One way to assess the degeneration is to measure the carrying capacity, one of the key indicators for coast management. Carrying capacity refers to the limit at which risk of irreparable degradation of the environment and the social climate are high. It is evaluated using 45 criteria, including
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such as urban development of catchment areas affect the reefs of Réunion. These ecological disturbances have led to an increase in coral reef nutrient levels via submarine groundwater discharge. Increased nutrient levels have resulted in the modification of flora and fauna in the
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of leisure activities such as scuba diving to be above €2,076,150, water sports above €118,018, and diving boats and submarines above €1,851,614. The coral reef influences the price of local housing; homes close to a beach protected by corals enjoy lower real estate prices.
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of natural resources by a growing population with demands for facilities such as golf courses, causes an abandonment of traditional, conservation-friendly activity, and leads to the modification of socio-cultural identities due to the change in lifestyle.
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The least vulnerable sectors of the reef are in St Paul and l’Etang-Salé (in the north), due to the absence of a reef ecosystem and the stability of the shoreline. Due to pressures from the nearby urban areas, the sector in Grande Anse and
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Many activities are organized around the coral reef, making it an essential part of the island's economy. Activities include scuba diving, snorkelling, boat trips, fishing, helicopter flights, and
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The coral barrier is an important resource for Réunion. It sustains the standards of living of these parts of the island due to increased tourism profits and its influence on real estate prices.
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