On page 10 of the article in the Conversion and Degradation section, the author states

the following as fact:

"Since about 1980 approximately 35% of mangroves have been lost, while 20% of

the world's coral reefs have been destroyed and a further 20% badly degraded or

destroyed."

One possible conclusion, given this fact could be stated as follows:

"Given this trend, the threat of damage from coastal storms and tidal waves will

increase in the future."

Which is being used, inductive or deductive reasoning? Explain.