Comparative study of the environmental footprints of marinas on European Islands
Cruz-Pérez, Noelia, Rodríguez-Martín, Jesica, García, Celso, Ioras, Florin, Christofides, Nicholas, Vieira, Marco, Bruccoleri, Manfredi and Santamarta, Juan C. (2021) Comparative study of the environmental footprints of marinas on European Islands. Scientific Reports, 11 (1). ISSN 2045-2322
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Abstract
Ports have been key elements in Europe's economic development. This situation is even more relevant on islands, which are highly dependent on the maritime sector. Consequently, over the years, ports with diverse functionalities have been established both in mainland Europe and on its outlying islands. This article discusses the environmental impact of leisure marinas on European islands, especially as they are closely linked to economic development through tourism. The aim is to study the environmental impact of these infrastructures by determining the carbon and water footprints of marinas on European islands in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. The results obtained enable the authors to make recommendations in order to reduce the overall environmental footprint of marinas on islands, considering that these territories are much more vulnerable to climate change than mainland locations in Europe.
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| Depositing User: | RED Unit Admin |
| Date Deposited: | 07 May 2021 08:05 |
| Last Modified: | 07 May 2021 08:05 |
| URI: | https://bnu.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/18262 |
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