The report concludes that the major threats to the coral reefs of the Indian Ocean continue to be from human activities, such as over-fishing, deforestation and climate change. These are far more damaging to coral reefs than the tsunami. The report calls for: the establishment of a tsunami early warning system; capacity building in integrated coastal management; improved fisheries management and coral reef monitoring; the establishment of more marine protected areas; careful reparation and rehabilitation of tsunami damage; and development of stronger national oceans policies Report and CD free. No postage charge. Pdf available at http://www.aims.gov.au/pages/research/coral-bleaching/scr-tac2005/index.html
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