Mediterranean sea is the most popular tourism destination in the world. It includes many famous islands such as Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, Corsica and so on. Mediterranean sea has good climate, beautiful seaview, rich history and diverse culture.
On the other side, Mediterranean sea is heavily polluted by heavy metals and persistant organic pollutants. Some factories discharges thousands of tonnes of toxic waste into the sea. How can the Mediterranean sea keep the original style and features of the natural landscape? These human damages to the natural environment are shameful. Besides, most of the shipping routes are contained in Mediterranean sea, the effluent of oily waste becomes a serious problem. Although the shipping businees brings an important income to the Mediterranean sea, but I think the government should set a limit of quantity, and strictly gives licences to the high standard shipping company. We should try our best to reduce the pollution.
Tourism is another important source of income to Mediterranean sea. The government provides lots of supports to the tourism industry. They are bent on building of infrastructure and attracting tourist, but the rapid development brings the Mediterranean sea serious ersion and pollution problems. Many species are effected by these threats. What a pity if people ruin this wonderful place! We have to protect the Mediterranean sea. Although it is important for the government to set the policy to avoid the damage, people should have self ethical priciple. I think setting a serious punishment to the factories that discharge pollutants into the sea is most important. The damages to the natural environment is always made by humans, so I think the education and avoidance are much better than remedial measure.
Resources: http://www.greenpeace.org/mediterranean/mediterranean-marine-reserves/threats/pollution-and-tourism
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