Human Influence- 34°35'50.06"N 119°30'38.78"W

Pollutants: There are many heavy industry complexes and large commercial harbours situated in the north-west area of the Mediterranean. These harbours are being affected by toxic and persistent pollutants.

Habitat Destruction: The population of areas around European Mediterranean forests is rapidly increasing. Also, tourism is increasing around these areas. Forests and shrub lands are being destroyed to create room for housing developments and hotels. 

Fires: All over the Mediterranean biome cause great damage. In California alone, there have been 6,873 fires in the last five years destroying about 248,916 acres. Due to these fires, many animal species have lost their homes, and their source of food.

 

In the future, all these influences could cause permanent harm to the biome. Plant and animal species could suffer or even become extinct. Also, the beautiful wilderness that brings tourists in many parts of Europe could be damaged, losing hundreds of thousands of dollars.