Sediment plumes caused by soil erosion after heavy rainfall, such as this plume in Guam, lead to serious problems in coral reef ecosystems. Image courtesy of the Guam Forestry and Soil Resources Division, Department of Agriculture.
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Sediment plumes caused by soil erosion after heavy rainfall, such as this plume in Guam, lead to serious problems in coral reef ecosystems. Image courtesy of the Guam Forestry and Soil Resources Division, Department of Agriculture.