A core part of coastal planning is the conservation and restoration of habitats such as sandy and rocky beaches, intertidal plains, estuaries, deltas, coastal dunes, mangroves, marshes, and shallow waters, and the implementation of measures to prevent their loss or degradation.
This approach allows for conserving 51 focal species prioritized by AFI, whose migratory cycles depend closely on these ecosystems’ health and productivity.
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Sand extraction, beach replenishment, and construction on beaches and islands have altered and destroyed important nesting, feeding, and resting habitats for shorebirds.
The health of the oceans and their resources directly and indirectly impact the quality of life of people and birds. Therefore, integrated management is essential to conserve, maintain, and responsibly use coastal marine natural resources for the benefit of present and future generations. In this way, sustainable economic growth that links livelihoods compatible with nature can be promoted.
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