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Chapter 18, Problem 3CT
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To mention: Other examples of tourism to protect the marine environment and the life in it.
Introduction: Coastal areas are the areas between the land and sea that contains a very high biodiversity and fragile ecosystem. However, rapid urbanization has put the coastal area under high pollution level.
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To mention: Some recommendations that can minimize the impact of tourism on unspoiled marine environment.
Introduction: Coastal areas are the areas between the land and sea that contains a very high biodiversity and fragile ecosystem. However, rapid urbanization has put the coastal area under high pollution level.
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