Cycling of chemical matter (nutrients) in

ecosystems: biogeochemical cycle

Water Cycle
Nitrogen (N2) Cycle
Phosphorus Cycle
Carbon Cycle
Agricultural food production for hungry Filipinos
Human impacts on global climate
Cultural eutrophication
Harmful algal blooms and fish kills
Biological magnification of toxins
 Coastal resources in the Philippines
Coral reefs (3 million hectares)
Only 5% in excellent
condition
Annual fishery loss of
855,000 tons

Mangroves and seagrasses

(0.5 million hectares)
Only 10% remaining of
old growth
Annual fishery loss of
330,000 tons

Overall loss: Marine biodiversity

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