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February 21, 2007
On beaches
There is a major discussion in Puerto Rico on beach access and the rights of different users. The coastal zone is the ultimate frontier for real estate, a space turned into a commodity through the sale of plots of land, or through the commodification of the gaze, of the view. Many owners of land, condos and sub-divisions are closing access to the Island’s beaches. Illegal construction is commonplace, and violations to building codes are staggering. Beaches seem to be the depository of grains of sand, an important natural resource for the construction sector. Thus, many people view beaches as a thing, and thus, to build on them, they destroy the vegetation. However, beaches are a rich, diverse and fascinating habitat for many species of fauna and flora. The vegetation contributes to the formation of dunes and the retention of sand. From the dunes to the berm and to the water, one traverses different zones of rich ecological interaction of species and sand. The beach is a living thing.
On beaches (in Spanish): http://amp-pr.org/antropico
Posted by manolo at February 21, 2007 01:08 PM
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