Addressing Mediterranean problems

Abstract

The Mediterranean and Black Sea coasts have, since the earliest of times, been the cradle of a whole myriad of different civilisations. As a result, these very same coasts have borne the brunt of intensive human development and settlements. These two ancient sea crossways are now among the world's top tourist destinations. About 100 million tourists arrive every year in the Mediterranean basin alone, most of them enticed by the region's coastal recreational assets.