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IV.1.7.
Synthesis on pressure
The (figure 34) illustrates the socioeconomic natural and anthropogenic pressure on the coastal
municipalities of Skikda. The presence of several pressures on the coast al zone contributes to
coastal vulnerability.
The presence of industrial zones which often release pollutants, such as chemicals, heavy
metals, and wastewater, into coastal. These discharges can degrade water quality, harm marine
life, and disrupt the ecological balance of coastal ecosystems. Besides, industrial zones release
pollutants in soil which leads to soil pollution and destruction of agriculture lands.
The Development of commercial activity zones, such as factories and coastal infrastructures
has a crucial importance in the economic development of the province. However, it can cause
habitat destruction, alter natural sedimentation processes, and contribute to erosion and habitat
fragmentation.
Desalination facilities produce concentrated brine as a byproduct, which is often discharged
into coastal waters. The release of this brine can modify the salinity of the water, influence
marine organisms, and disrupt local ecosystems. Additionally, the intake and outflow of water
for desalination and purification processes can have consequences for coastal water quality,
including shifts in temperature, salinity, and nutrient levels, potentially affecting marine life
and coastal ecosystems.
Aquaculture farms located in coastal zones can pose risks of disease outbreaks among the
farmed species. The use of antibiotics, chemicals, and excessive feed in these farms can
contribute to the pollution of coastal waters, potentially causing harm to both wild populations
and coastal ecosystems. Additionally, escaped or released farmed species have the potential to
interbreed with wild populations, leading to changes in the genetic diversity and ecological
dynamics of coastal ecosystems.
Agricultural activities, which involve the application of fertilizers and pesticides, have the
potential to contribute to the runoff of nutrients and the pollution of coastal waters. The
presence of excessive nutrients can give rise to harmful algal blooms, oxygen depletion, and
the degradation of marine ecosystems. Furthermore, agricultural practices may necessitate the
conversion of natural coastal habitats, resulting in the loss and fragmentation of these habitats.
Results & Discussion
52
IV.1.7.
Synthesis on pressure
The (figure 34) illustrates the socioeconomic natural and anthropogenic pressure on the coastal
municipalities of Skikda. The presence of several pressures on the coast al zone contributes to
coastal vulnerability.
The presence of industrial zones which often release pollutants, such as chemicals, heavy
metals, and wastewater, into coastal. These discharges can degrade water quality, harm marine
life, and disrupt the ecological balance of coastal ecosystems. Besides, industrial zones release
pollutants in soil which leads to soil pollution and destruction of agriculture lands.
The Development of commercial activity zones, such as factories and coastal infrastructures
has a crucial importance in the economic development of the province. However, it can cause
habitat destruction, alter natural sedimentation processes, and contribute to erosion and habitat
fragmentation.
Desalination facilities produce concentrated brine as a byproduct, which is often discharged
into coastal waters. The release of this brine can modify the salinity of the water, influence
marine organisms, and disrupt local ecosystems. Additionally, the intake and outflow of water
for desalination and purification processes can have consequences for coastal water quality,
including shifts in temperature, salinity, and nutrient levels, potentially affecting marine life
and coastal ecosystems.
Aquaculture farms located in coastal zones can pose risks of disease outbreaks among the
farmed species. The use of antibiotics, chemicals, and excessive feed in these farms can
contribute to the pollution of coastal waters, potentially causing harm to both wild populations
and coastal ecosystems. Additionally, escaped or released farmed species have the potential to
interbreed with wild populations, leading to changes in the genetic diversity and ecological
dynamics of coastal ecosystems.
Agricultural activities, which involve the application of fertilizers and pesticides, have the
potential to contribute to the runoff of nutrients and the pollution of coastal waters. The
presence of excessive nutrients can give rise to harmful algal blooms, oxygen depletion, and
the degradation of marine ecosystems. Furthermore, agricultural practices may necessitate the
conversion of natural coastal habitats, resulting in the loss and fragmentation of these habitats.