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Anthropogenic stressors on shallow coastal rocky reefs

Abstract

In this chapter, we provide an overview of the impacts of human activities on Brazilian rocky reefs. We highlight the increase in population and urbanization, which have amplified pressures such as overfishing, pollution, habitat destruction, and climate change on these reefs. It is important to note that while excessive artisanal fishing has led to reduced fish stocks, the broader impacts on invertebrate species remain largely unknown. Moreover, land and sea activities, together with the widespread issue of untreated sewage along the Brazilian Coast, pose significant threats to marine life, affecting various species and benthic assemblages. Additionally, coastal urban development and recreational activities contribute to habitat loss, shifts in population densities and assemblage’s structure. Marine bioinvasion, driven by increasing global trade and maritime shipping, the offshore industry and coastal urban sprawl, has led to reductions in local native biodiversity and alterations in community structure and composition. These changes can be exacerbated by the effects of ocean warming, acidification, and rising sea levels, as shown for a few invertebrate species and algal assemblages. Efforts by Brazilian researchers to better guide sustainable coastal management should address local scientific gaps, given the spatial fragmentation of current research. Such comprehensive knowledge is crucial for mitigating anthropogenic stressors and ensuring the sustainability of Brazil’s coastal rocky reefs.

Bibliographic citation

Martinez, A.S.; Altvater, L. (2024). Anthropogenic stressors on shallow coastal rocky reefs, in: Coutinho, R. et al. Brazilian rocky shores. Brazilian Marine Biodiversity, : pp. 89-124. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-67206-4_6

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Marine