3.1.6 Extraction of coastal resources
Extraction activities along the coast are important contributors to the local economy, both in terms of monetary input and supply of raw
materials for construction. There are four main extraction activities along the coast: 1 sand mining–for use as building material 2 salt
production; 3 quarr ying–targeting materials other than sand, especially coral, for construction; and, 4 coral extraction from the
sea–one of the most destructive activities in coastal areas. Live and dead corals are extracted from reefs using pick axes, crowbars and
other implements.
The conservation and sustainable use of coastal resources and the identification of new opportunities to supplement village incomes
and reduce pressure on the resource base, are challenges.
3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF KEY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES
D evelopment and use of the coastal area is expected to increase, creating economic opportunities as well as putting unprecedented
pressure on both the people and resources of the coast. To maximize benefits of current and future development, careful shorefront
planning guided by clear principles and backed by enforceable practices is necessar y.
Shorefront planning seeks to balance competing uses for land and natural resources, resolve conflicts
among users, and balance national and local interests.
It guides development as it is happening, promoting development in suitable
areas and away from sensitive areas as well as mitigating the impacts of existing activities. It does not replace the sectoral responsibilities
for reviewing and approving development.
Instead, it seeks to coordinate among the sectors and fill gaps that exist between them.
In addition to bringing a rational approach to siting shorefront development, another challenge is how to promote integrated and
sustainable approaches to the development of major new economic uses of the coast and its supporting infrastructure.
N ew roads, airports, and access to water and power encourage growth.
Economic activities that are expected to grow, and their associated
3.0 IN TEGRATED CO ASTAL MAN AGEMEN T ISSUES
N ational Integrated Coastal Environment M anagement Strategy
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