PhysicalDamage
From coraldigest
Physical Damage
Resources of Damages
Coastal Development
Tourism and Entertainment
Other ways (industry, fishing, etc.)
Mechanism
diving.
anchor.
boating.
etc.
Measures to Take
Reference
Burke L., Maidens J. Reefs at Risk in the Caribbean. 2004. World Resources Institute: Washington, DC. Too many tourists make corals sick: http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/content.php?sid=4313 Causey BD. Biological assessments of damage to coral reefs following physical impacts resulting from various sources, including boat and ship groundings. 1990. http://archive.rubicon-foundation.org/9527 Tourism's Impact on Reefs:http://www.unep.org/resourceefficiency/Business/SectoralActivities/Tourism/Activities/WorkThematicAreas/EcosystemManagement/CoralReefs/TourismsImpactonReefs/tabid/78799/Default.aspx