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Part 4: Corruption in marine wildlife trafficking

3. Impacts on ecosystems and sustainable development

Trafficking in marine species imperils endangered marine wildlife and can quickly lead to the collapse of wildlife stocks. Destructive capture and harvest methods can contribute to the degradation and destruction of entire ecosystems.

This adds to existing stresses on marine populations from pollution, development and habitat destruction.