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\nThe bauxite-contaminated red sea off the Pahang coastal area is bound to be a \u201cdead sea\u201d for up to three years. <\/p>\n

\u201cWhile it is possible for marine life to breed in the area after three years, they would still be in a polluted habitat.\u201d<\/p>\n

Harinder said the organisms would adapt to the waters but the number of species in the area would be fewer and toxin would still be present in their system.<\/p>\n

He said the damage would not stop there as the toxin absorbed by marine life would then be passed on in the food chain.<\/p>\n

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Pahang coast affected by bauxite mining \u2018doomed for three years\u2019, says scientist<\/a><\/p>\n

PETALING JAYA, Jan 3 \u2014 The bauxite-contaminated red sea off the Pahang coastal area is bound to be a \u201cdead sea\u201d for up to three years. Malaysian Society of Marine Sciences chairman Dr Harinder
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The bauxite-contaminated red sea off the Pahang coastal area is bound to be a \u201cdead sea\u201d for up to three years. \u201cWhile it is possible for marine life to breed in the area after three years, they would still be in a polluted habitat.\u201d Harinder said the organisms would adapt to the waters but the … <\/p>\n