Pressure On Coasts Flashcards
What are the impacts?
Enviro costs eg loss of habitats
Resort growth being quicker than infrastructure development
Growth of tourism leading to more pressure on sustainable water sources
Lack of planning leading to buildings sprawled along land
What is the competition?
Tourism, heavy industry, agriculture and fishing compete for space
Expansion of these activities adversely affects wildlife and scenic appeal of coast
Result in conflict
Who are the stakeholders involved?
Individuals, organisations
What are the land use patterns?
Coastal developments create patterns resulting from competition for space
Prime locations are along the seafront because of access to the beach and sea views
What has rapid urbanisation on the Mediterranean been driven by?
Cheap flights
Package deals
Mass tourism
