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Sands of Change: Global Marine Extraction Threatens Biodiversity

In a concerning revelation, the marine dredging industry is extracting a staggering six billion tons of sand annually, equivalent to over 1 million dump trucks' worth per day. This massive extraction of sand and other sediments is exerting tremendous pressure on marine life and ecosystems, with far-reaching consequences for biodiversity and coastal communities.