Luxury resorts encroach on Goa's sand dunes, reshaping coastline

Goa's coastline is facing transformation as luxury resorts continue to expand into sand dune areas, prioritizing tourism development over environmental concerns. The trend reflects how tourism-dependent economies often balance growth with conservation challenges.

Resort expansion has long taken precedence in the state's development priorities, with coastal zones increasingly given over to hospitality projects. Experts and environmentalists warn that unregulated resort construction threatens fragile dune ecosystems that play a crucial role in coastal protection and biodiversity.