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The disappearing seashells of Mauritius

Wednesday, 29 December 20213 min read
The disappearing seashells of Mauritius

The signs of climate change are being felt in Mauritius in a surprising way. The famed beaches are losing their seashells.

According to oceanographer Vassen Kauppaymuthoo, the number of seashells has decreased by 60% in the last 30 years. Climate change, overfishing, tourism and pollution are mostly to blame. Mauritius is especially vulnerable to climate change.

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