Over 1 million people visit Jamaica every year; resulting in the country relying heavily on tourism to support its economy. In fact it contributes to 20% of their GDP (Gross Domestic Product). And although the mass tourism gives positives like; job opportunities, better roads and airports, and ultimately money. It has caused many social, economical and environmental problems which could lead to Jamaica becoming a less popular tourist destination in the future. So here are 10 ways which would develop tourism in Jamaica:

- "Limit the number of all-inclusive developments" this would allow local businesses to strive economically and socially. It would also prevent the country having too many large hotels which creates an eyesore for both tourists and local residents.

- "Fishing restrictions in certain areas" to prevent coral reef destruction and over fishing.

- "Replace/treat sewage lines" to reduce the water pollution in Jamaica so that the area is more attractive and hygenic.

- "Build relief roads off main road network" to relieve traffic congestion and offer better accessibility to major places.

- Also, "enforce congestion charges in major cities" this would lead to less vehicles on the road; and would contribute to improving public transport around the country.

- "Offer employment programmes to residents" so that there are work opportunities when the tourist season is over, as many jobs are often seasonal or temporary.

- "Develop sports tourism" to celebrate the achievements of Jamaican athletes.

- "Reduce property prices in deprived areas" so that locals can afford shelter; which would help to make the areas look more attractive.

- "Use coastel management stategies like; groynes and rock armour" to preserve their coasts and beaches which are one of their main tourist attractions.

- "Increase the number of small hotels in Jamaica", to offer hospitality for tourists without creating eyesores in the area and depreving local shops of business.  

Location: Dawlish Warren, Devon, England

The spit at Dawlish Warren has been forming gradually for years. Prevailing south westernly wind cause the orthogonal of the waves to approach the beach at a backwards slant, the swash of a wave pushes the sand up whilst the backwash brings it back down in a zig-zag movement. This has resulted in sand and shingle being moved beyond the beach to calmer waters. This process is called long shore drift. As Dawlish Warren is next to the River Exe, mud has accumulated between the headland and the spit and once the spit had extended further across the river, marshland and mudflats began to form as more mud was deposited behind. At this stage, salt-loving plants begun to grow on the marshland which kept the mud together, therefore creating a salt marsh. This type of land is ideal for bird-watching as many insects inhabit the mud which is what attracts all the birds to the area. Sometimes, a storm can cause the prevailing wind to change direction and approach from the south easternly side, this has caused the end of Dawlish Warren's spit to become hooked shaped.      

Chalk Cliffs at Cuckmere Haven, East Sussex

Mass Movement

This is the process where soil or rock move downslope due to the presence of gravity. It occurs naturally when the force acting on a cliff exceeds its capabilities and therefore wilts under the pressure. The most common culprit for triggering this process is increased water pressure on the cliff face.  There are many different types of mass movement: creeping, sliding, slumping, flowing and falling. The cliffs at Cuckmere Haven are made of chalk, which is a hard rock, so any mass movement would most likely be falling. Falling takes place when the sea undermines the cliff and creates a wave cut notch, and after a period of time, the cliff will collapse.

Weathering

Weathering is the breakdown of rocks in situ; whether this is by chemical, mechanical or biological processes. As rainwater is slightly acidic, it will dissolve the chalk rocks...this is an example of chemical weathering. In the picture you can see vegetation on the top of the cliff, this causes a form of biological weathering as the roots break up the rock and may cause them to fall.

Erosion

Erosion is the wearing away of land due to waves. There are four types of erosion: hydraulic action, abrasion, attrition and solution. Hydraulic action is where waves compress air into cracks (faults) in a cliff, resulting in them exploding and getting bigger. Abrasion is where waves pick up loose rocks and objects and hurl them at the side of a cliff, this chips away at the rocks. Attrition occurs when two rocks bash against one another and break, creating lots of smaller, more rounded pebbles. Finally, solution happens when the sea water dissolves away rocks on the coastline, it is very similar to the chemical weathering process! On the coast of Cuckmere Haven in East Sussex, hydraulic action and solution are the two types of erosion that would be happening, as there is evidence of rocks dissolving and a high tide line which would suggest that hyrdaulic action take place.