What was harmed by the building of Suez Canal?

- Destruction of coral reefs and marine habitats due to dredging and shipping activities.

- Disruption of water currents and salinity levels, affecting marine ecosystems.

- Introduction of invasive species that competed with native ones, upsetting the ecosystem balance.

Loss of biodiversity:

- Many local marine species were pushed to near extinction or became regionally extinct altogether. These included dugongs, green turtles, and various fish species.

- Decline in the population of native birds due to habitat loss and pollution.

Socioeconomic impacts:

- Disruption of traditional fishing practices and livelihoods of local communities dependent on them.

- Displacement of nearby Bedouin tribes and their loss of customary land rights.

- Changes in land use leading to increased urbanization and development, including tourist resorts at the expense of natural habitats.