Threat to our lagoonsOnline version An engaging activity on understanding our lagoons through visual aids. by Benazeer Nazurally 1 Threats to our lagoon and its consequences A lagoon is a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water such as ocean or a sea, by a barrier which can be a sandbar, coral reef or another natural feature. 2 The importance of lagoon A lagoon is important because it supports diverse ecosystems and provide habitats for various species such as fish, birds, invertebrates and plants. 3 How can we protect our lagoons? Lagoons can be protected by:Promoting the use of environmentally friendly fertilizers and pesticides.restoring the native vegetation and wetlands areas surrounding lagoons.Establishing buffer zones with native vegetation around lagoons to absorb runoff.
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