What are some of the threats to the Caribbean?
What are some of the threats to the Caribbean?
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- Biological Resource Use: Over-Exploitation, Persecution and Control. ...
- Agricultural and Aquaculture Expansion and Intensification. ...
- Invasive and Other Problematic Species, Genes and Infectious Diseases. ...
- Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Tourism Development.
Why is the Caribbean in danger?
The Caribbean is one of the regions of the world most vulnerable to climate change. Its large coastal populations and exposed location leave it at the mercy of rising sea levels, stronger storms, and worsening drought. Increasing temperatures, meanwhile, threaten its unique biodiversity.
What is the most common disaster in the Caribbean?
The primary natural hazards facing the islands of the Caribbean are earthquakes and hurricanes. Some of the islands are also subjected to instances of volcanic activity.