拉各斯的沙泥疏浚正在改变海岸线,损害生态系统,使社区流离失所。 Sand dredging in Lagos is reshaping the coastline, harming ecosystems and displacing communities.

尼日利亚拉各斯的沙漠疏浚正在迅速改变该市的海岸线, 以刺激建设与发展, 工人每年抽取数百万立方米的沙子。 Sand dredging in Lagos, Nigeria, is rapidly transforming the city’s coastline to fuel construction and development, with workers extracting millions of cubic meters of sand annually. 由于水泥对环礁砂的需求猛增,这种做法破坏了海洋生态系统,缩小了水渠,摧毁了鱼类产卵场。 The practice, driven by soaring demand for lagoon sand in concrete, has disrupted marine ecosystems, narrowed water channels, and destroyed fish spawning grounds. 据当地渔民报告,由于噪音、抽吸和生境损失,当地渔获量减少,迫使许多人放弃生计或转而从事其他工作。 Local fishermen report dwindling catches due to noise, suction, and habitat loss, forcing many to abandon their livelihoods or turn to alternative work. 随着奢侈品开发扩展到被收回的土地,像Makoko这样的贫困社区面临流离失所问题。 As luxury developments expand on reclaimed land, poor communities like Makoko face displacement. 环境和社区领导人警告严重的、持续的生态和社会代价。 Environmental and community leaders warn of severe, ongoing ecological and social costs.