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In Tanga City, large-scale port projects displaced hundreds of families and disrupted traditional livelihoods. The lack of comprehensive environmental impact assessments and community involvement exacerbates the problem, highlighting the need for transparent stakeholder consultation and integrated planning.

The Broader Context: Climate Change and Pollution

Climate change remains an overarching challenge. Rising ocean temperatures contribute to coral bleaching, threatening the very foundation of marine biodiversity. Plastic pollution and sediment runoff from coastal developments degrade coral reefs and marine habitats, creating a cycle of destruction that affects both ecosystems and local economies.