In 1998, 90 per cent of the shallow hard coral in the Maldives died as a result of elevated sea temperatures. There have also been subsequent mass coral die-off events in the years since.
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Can you take sand, shells or dead coral from the Maldives? As previously mentioned, it's actually illegal to remove sand, shells or dead coral from the beaches of Maldives. So please don't do it.
Global warming and rising sea levels are causing warming of the seas and more severe frequent tidal waves and flooding in Maldives. Tidal waves and flooding often contaminate groundwater and sewerage systems leading to disease outbreaks in the country.
As rising sea levels continue, more Maldivian citizens are becoming climate refugees. Known as a popular tourist destination for its pristine beaches and tropical fruits, the Maldives is made up of over 1,100 coral islands.
Researchers show that using simple engineering principals to raise islands or build new ones can help small island nations like the Maldives withstand long-term sea level rise due to climate change.