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Silent seas and environmental effects
The detention and congestion of ships in the waters of the Gulf during the Hormuz Strait crisis led to widespread environmental pollution, as ships released large quantities of pollutants such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and carbon dioxide, in addition to fine particles and toxic chemicals. The noise generated by stationary ships also disrupted marine life, polluted coastlines, and caused coral reef degradation, with negative impacts on fish stocks and other natural resources. This type of pollution is a slow-developing phenomenon that leaves lasting effects on the environment and the economy, calling for increased international cooperation to monitor and reduce environmental threats in vital maritime corridors.
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