摘要:1 According to certain environmentalists, developmental logistics contain numerous contradictions and remarkable contrasts between ecology on the one hand and economy on the other. At a time of ‘major planetary challenges’ (Hulot, 2005), it is difficult to grasp what the ecological charge of Caribbean insular society is formed of. Martinique is in the heart of this debate for it is one of the richest and most developed islands in the entire Caribbean region. However, such development, based on quantitative elements is not reflected in any qualitative environmental criteria. Marked by substantial coastal development, in terms of human presence and incessant growth of activity, it is essential to identify the factors on the island which are the cause of substantial damage to the ecosystem and in particular, the coastal ecosystem.