what percentage of greece’s population live in coastal areas
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what percentage of farming does coastal farming account for
35
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why are coastal areas suitable for farming
microclimates and moist air
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why is coastal farming decreasing
farms being sold for tourist/second home development
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why is fishing important despite not contributing much to greek GDP
cultural cohesion and heritage
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why does fishing conflict with conservation efforts
fish-rich areas like marshes are of particular ecological importance
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how are fish stock being increased
artificial reefs, policy stating that all new aquaculture areas must submit an environmental impact report to show impact on other stakeholders and the environment
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what is the role of industries like oil refining
need water but release pollutants
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why may locals suffer from conservation efforts
efforts may close ports so locals cannot travel between islands which leads to cultural degradation
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what has the greek government done to minimize pollution
set up stations around the coast with equipment to clean up pollution as a result of tourism
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why does tourism increasingly not benefit locals
mass tourism from foreign companies so profit does not return to locals
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why is salt farming environmentally important
provides a swampy ecosystem in spring that is ideal for grubs so many migratory birds stop there
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why are salinas closing (2)
economies of scale, urban and agricultural developments disrupt longshore drift so salinas become inundated with sediment
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what is replacing salt farming (2)
farming and fishing
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what percentage of greece’s GDP does tourism provide
18
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how many jobs does tourism provide
700000
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what is booming tourism leading to
urban sprawl
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what are impacts of increasing population (2)
overwhelm water and waste infrastructure, cause overcrowding
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why is managing many tourists challenging
seasonal so no year-round solution
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why is salt infiltration occuring
aquifers depleted by water diverted for agribusiness
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