BBCNEWS Extreme Conservation June 4, 2024 17:46:00
But the trouble with building this way is it massively damages the environment. disturbed sand sediments can smother the very corals that the maldives relies on for protection. the more you dredge, the worse the erosion becomes. to see the effects this is having on the local population, im travelling to the island of dhiffushi. there are no resorts here, just simple guesthouses. wow, look at this! you can clearly see that the beach is eroded. the beach shouldnt fall off like that. and apparently...
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