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What has caused freshwater to be such a problem in Australia

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There are several reasons why ecosystems in Australia have been extensively altered, many wetlands have been degraded and freshwater can be a problem in Australia:
- pollution - Intensive agriculture is affecting Australia's coasts and oceans
- deforestation (cutting of forests)
- agriculture clearing
- overfishing - the ecosystem is damaged
- illegal fishing
- infrastructure development

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