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The turbid waters of the Rio Quito (right) entering the Atrato River (left). The sediment released by illegal mining destroys fish habitat and alters the configuration of the river bed to such an extent that the river is unlikely to recover via natural means.

A photo of The turbid waters of the Rio Quito (right) entering the Atrato River (left). The sediment released by illegal mining destroys fish habitat and alters the configuration of the river bed to such an extent that the river is unlikely to recover via natural means.