Coastal development-Dubai case study

Question 1

2001

Answer 1

announced construction of 2 artificial islands

Question 2

what are the artificial islands called?

Answer 2

Palm Jumeriah and Palm Jebel Air

Question 3

how many km coastline?

Answer 3

1000km

Question 4

social and economic advantages

Answer 4

• first class hotels (TOURISM)
• retail outlets e.g. Golden Mile retail destination
• provides employment opportunities
• recreational activities for locals

Question 5

issues created -development has occurred on sites where fish and unique coral survive

Answer 5

e.g. silver pomfret has decreased by 80%

Question 6

loss of habitats

Answer 6

risk to species becoming endangered

Question 7

solutions to loss of fish and coral

Answer 7

environmentalist team of >20 international environmentalists monitor impacts

Question 8

solutions to loss of habitats

Answer 8

curved breakwaters create habitats for marine life and marine biology lab monitors activity to preserve coral reefs so it doesn’t get buried by dredged sand

Question 9

specialists water studies carried out

Answer 9

ensure characteristics are maintained

Question 10

artificial reefs created

Answer 10

attract coral and fish + stimulate diving for tourism