In Mexico, rapid coastal development has altered the local habitat.

The Governor's plan to establish a commission to control coastal development is likely to die as well, legislative leaders say.

But in recent years coastal development has meant fewer natural areas for the wild beach plums.

The sleepy island remained so until the mid-1950's, when coastal development took hold.

And it does not have the political will to stop the rampant coastal development, which would mean turning down millions in investment dollars.

Of course, those islands often fall victim to coastal development.

The shores of the bay are characterized by coastal development.

By one estimate, more than a third have been lost since the early 1980's because of coastal development and other human activities.

I think what you have to really watch is coastal development.

He implies that all coastal development is for the wealthy.