| Concept URI | http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/1515 | 
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| Preferred label | coastal development | 
| Definition | Concentration of human settlements, infrastructures and economical activities along the coasts, being these areas very favourable for trade, communication and marine resources exploitation; the impact of the accelerated population growth and of the industrial and touristic development in these areas has caused the disruption of the ecological integrity of the coastal zones. | 
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| Status | Valid | 
| Status Modified | 2013-12-05 | 
| Accepted Date | 2013-12-05 | 
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| Source | 
European Environment Agency
                        
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