The Tiny Reasons This Island Is Shrinking

Hoboro Island is shrinking due to bioerosion caused by crustaceans, not wind or waves. These crustaceans bore into rocks, accelerating natural erosion. Bioerosion affects entire ecosystems, with organisms like plants and microbes contributing. Examples include isopods in Malaysia and their impact on coral reefs. Bioerosion helps form beaches but is exacerbated by climate change, threatening coral balance. Human activities and invasive species also influence bioerosion, highlighting the need for conservation.

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