[not an acronym] a common misconception is that SOS means Save Our Ship/Souls (a distress call); the letters don't actually stand for anything.
There is a need of further study in the effects of the reclamation activities at the northern coastal area of Batam related to environmental to avoid any potential negative influence.
Erosion and sedimentation can adversely effect aquatic habitat and the species that depend on it. It will become imperative for land-use managers and natural resource planners to recognize, emphasize and mitigate erosion and sedimentation problems.