Which outcome results from extensive coral mining near islands?

💡 Explanation

Increased coastal erosion vulnerability occurs due to the breakdown of natural barriers, the specific mechanism being wave energy dissipation. This occurs because coral depletion reduces this natural wave refraction, therefore leads to increased erosion rather than promoting marine health.

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