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what percentage of greece’s population live in coastal areas
57
what percentage of farming does coastal farming account for
35
why are coastal areas suitable for farming
microclimates and moist air
why is coastal farming decreasing
farms being sold for tourist/second home development
why is fishing important despite not contributing much to greek GDP
cultural cohesion and heritage
why does fishing conflict with conservation efforts
fish-rich areas like marshes are of particular ecological importance
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
what is the role of industries like oil refining
need water but release pollutants
why may locals suffer from conservation efforts
efforts may close ports so locals cannot travel between islands which leads to cultural degradation
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
why does tourism increasingly not benefit locals
mass tourism from foreign companies so profit does not return to locals
why is salt farming environmentally important
provides a swampy ecosystem in spring that is ideal for grubs so many migratory birds stop there
why are salinas closing (2)
economies of scale, urban and agricultural developments disrupt longshore drift so salinas become inundated with sediment
what is replacing salt farming (2)
farming and fishing
what percentage of greece’s GDP does tourism provide
18
how many jobs does tourism provide
700000
what is booming tourism leading to
urban sprawl
what are impacts of increasing population (2)
overwhelm water and waste infrastructure, cause overcrowding
why is managing many tourists challenging
seasonal so no year-round solution
why is salt infiltration occuring
aquifers depleted by water diverted for agribusiness
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