A Semitropical Coastal Region Is Undergoing Development, and There Are

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Essay

A semitropical coastal region is undergoing development, and there are plans to destroy a local mangrove swamp to allow offshore oil development in the area.The mangrove swamp is highly diverse and serves as a nursery for many marine organisms, including some of economic value.It also buffers the city from storm surges.You are asked to speak to the city council about the proposed project.Briefly summarize the types of biodiversity-related losses that are likely to occur if the swamp is destroyed during oil development.Include both economic and noneconomic impacts.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Intravenous (IV) Therapy

The administration of liquid substances directly into a vein as a therapeutic treatment, typically using veins in the arms or hands.

Vascular Access Device

A medical device implanted to access the vascular system for the delivery of medications and nutrients, and for blood withdrawal.

Abundant

Existent in large quantities; plentiful.

Cation

An ion with a positive charge, formed when an atom loses electrons during a chemical reaction.