Causes for degradation of Coral Reef :
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Causes for degradation of Coral Reef :
Blast fishing, coral mining and digging of canals
high levels of chemical nutrients from agricultural areas and sewage outflow
Pollutants such as Petroleum products and Pesticides
Plastic debris like abandoned fish nets, rubber, metals
All four options are valid causes of coral reef degradation. Coral reefs face multiple anthropogenic threats: (A) physical damage from destructive fishing and mining; (B) eutrophication from agricultural runoff causing algal blooms; (C) chemical pollution from petroleum and pesticides; (D) marine debris including plastic and ghost nets. This comprehensive question tests understanding of coral reef conservation issues.