Blue flag beaches Flashcards
1
Q
Why were BFB introduced?
A
Combat pollution + habitat degradation
2
Q
What are problems caused by beach pollution? 4
A
Illness due to bac in sewage
Loss of recreational areas due to litter + dirty water
Reduction in biodiversity as wildlife killed
Loss of costal habitats for young fish because algae bloooms smothering corals & sea grass meadows