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The programme is owned and run by the independent, non-profit organisation Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). It aims to promote sustainable development at beaches and marinas through strict criteria including water quality, environmental education and information, management and safety.<\/p>\n<p>The loss of flags has been attributed to the economic crisis. Due to cut backs some local councils have been unable to fund the required number of lifeguards (two is the minimum for qualifying beaches) or the costly laboratory analysis of the sea water. Despite the slight reduction, the Balearic Islands remain the region with the fourth highest number of flags in Spain. 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