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The Environment can be considered tropical marine. Atolls are especially vulnerable to environmental damage. The water supply is easily damaged by pollutants. Land biodiversity is low. The primary dangers to the environment are tropical storms, oil spills and waste disposal from the settlements. Direct hits by cyclones are not common though near passages have caused serious damage due to high waves.Available online|This report is based on data gathered by a PIREP team consisting of Tomas Tafia and Herbert WadeCall Number: 333.794159615 WAD [EL]ISBN/ISSN: 982-04-0293-XPhysical Description: x, 40 p. : figs., tables ; 29 cm