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A. Provisioning services : Food – The marine ecosystem not far from San Sebastian’s coastline is a good fish provisioning service. Fresh water - The proximity to mountains provides quality fresh water . ![Aerial view of San Sebastian from Google maps][1] Aerial view of San Sebastian froom Google maps B. Regulating services : Local climate and air quality – Trees inside the city and the big forests in the surroundings play an important role in regulating air quality by removing pollutants from the atmosphere. These forest ecosystems are carbon stores as well. ![][2] Forests around San Sebastian- picture from gipuzkoamendizmendi.net C. Habitat or Supporting Services : Habitats for species - The variety of ecosystems in the area provides habitat for different species. The mountains for wolfs, wild pigs, deers, pine martens etc. The sea for different kinds of fish, seaweed and mollusks. The littoral for bird species as the seagull, the cormorant or the heron. ![][3] Seagulls in the beach - Picture from avesvaldalle.blogspot.com D. Cultural Services : Recreation and mental and physical health – Two main activities provided by ecosystem services are swimming into the sea and hiking into the mountains. Of course, the rich variety of possible activities connected to nature attracts more and more tourists. ![][4] La Concha Bay - A big tourist attraction in the city [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14607950644746603.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14607952618270024.jpg [3]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14607953759174008.jpg [4]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14607955728413335.jpg