ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS IN MARINAS  <B>ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS IN MARINAS</B><P>H.Funda Yercan</B><I><P> University of Plymouth, Institute of Marine Studies Drake circus,Plymouth PL4 8AA U.K.</I><P> Abstract<P> The leisure time spent at coasts for recreation has been increasing in recent years. The range and number of facilities for yachtsmen has grown as a consequence. There is an underlying trend of continued increase in demand for coastal leisure facilities. Therefore, marina industry, as a leisure industry at coasts, continues to have great importance.<P> The impact of coastal development brings the great role of environmental factors at coasts. The environment is fragile, important, easily damaged and impossible to replace. As a result of the expansion of boating, various environmental problems have occurred in marinas when crowded with small craft. The purpose of this paper is to present the pollution and environmental problems caused by various reasons in marinas.<P>