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Their findings, published in Marine Pollution Bulletin, show that increased numbers of beachgoers have the strongest negative impact on species richness and biomass, especially in submerged zones.

Photos show vehicles and houses submerged in the city, while desperate residents await rescue on their rooftops.

The deluge has submerged more than 52,000 homes and left half a million households and businesses without power, according to reports.

Thanks to Cousteau and Gagnan, divers could explore parts of the ocean that had never been seen before, and were able to stay submerged longer than ever before to examine it.

"When crops are fully submerged for at least seven days, most rice plants die," Li said.