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Coping with the pressure
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A-Levels Geography (Crowded Coasts) Mind Map on Coping with the pressure, created by Jodie Goodacre on 28/04/2013.
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Coping with the pressure
Available space decreasing
Development increasing
Demand for space increases
Competition increasing
Conflict increasing
Coral reefs
Biodiversity
Protect low-lying coasts
Rich fish stocks
Recreation and tourism appeal
under threat from over fishing and pollution
Sensitive to temperature change and water quality
Mangroves
Trees and shrubs that grow in saline coastal habitats in the tropics and subtropics
Vital nurseries for fish and are rich in wildlife
Help create new land as the roots trap silt
Mangrove timber provides fuel and building material
Protection from storm surges
Asian tsunami 2004
Only 2 died in the area with mangroves whereas 6,000 died in a village without mangroves
Salt Marshes
Found along low coasts where boggy ground is flooded by sea water
Many UK salt marshes have been reclaimed for farm land
High biodiversity
Provide valuable habitats
Protect coastal areas
Threatened by human activity and changes associated with global warming
Dibden Bay, UK
Southampton, on the English South coast
One of the country's leading ports
Container-handling business has been booming in the UK for any years
In 2000, it became clear that the port needed to be expanded
Land reclamation has occurred
National need for more container-handling capacity
Southampton well placed for transatlantic container traffic
Job creation
Increased efficiency of the port
Beneficial knock-on effects in industries
More money in local economy
Threat to designated environmental areas
Dredging would be necessary
Risk of oil spills
Proximity to the New Forest National Park
Habitat loss
Visual impact
Traffic congestion increased by 50%
Urbanisation of a rural area
Adverse impact on quality of life
Port expansion better in east coast ports
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