Saint Lucia is effected by hurricanes and volcanic activity. The island was severely affected by Hurricane Allen in 1980 and Hurricane Tomas in 2010, causing agricultural damage and a drop in visitor arrivals, but Saint Lucia has generally had fewer hurricanes than many other Caribbean islands, due to its southerly location. Hurricanes and volcanoes would both damage the coral. Environment Current issues include deforestation and soil erosion, particularly in the northern region. Saint Lucia is party to the following treaties and conventions: Ballast Water Management Convention Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol Convention on Biological Diversity Endangered Species Environmental Modification Convention International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling International Plant Protection Convention London Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer See also Districts of Saint Lucia Demographics of Saint Lucia Economy of Saint Lucia List of rivers of Saint Lucia References