Assessing the land- and seascape determinants of recreational diving: Evidence for Portugal’s south coast

Cardoso-Andrade, Mariana; Cruz-Jesus, Frederico; Rego, Francisco; Rangel, Mafalda; Queiroga, Henrique

doi:10.1016/j.marpol.2020.104285

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“…Marine tourism encompasses a spectrum of recreational activities set within seascapes characterized by the interplay of surface and underwater environments. These activities, including diving, surQing, and Qishing, engage enthusiasts in diverse experiences, exploiting marine ecosystems' unique qualities (Cardoso-Andrade et al, 2021;Lucrezi et al, 2021;Safutri et al, 2022;Tsai et al, 2016;Ungjarean & Thalang, 2017).…”

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Public and Tourist Perceptions of Marine Tourism Development of Anambas Islands Regency

Pristiwasa,

Br.Ht.Gaol

2024

IJSSR

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The Anambas Islands Regency, situated within the Riau Islands province with its center in Tarempa, boasts a captivating array of marine tourism attractions, including pristine white sandy beaches, crystalline waters, and breathtaking natural scenery. Beyond surface beauty, the underwater marine ecosystem harbours significant potential for development. Notable sites include Penjalin Island, strategically positioned and directly accessible from Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam; Pulau Bawah, renowned for its three stunning lagoons and rich mangrove exploration; Durai Island, home to unique habitats including leatherback turtle nesting grounds; the picturesque Green Rafting Beach with its enchanting coral landscapes; Temawan Island, offering both beachfront leisure and diverse underwater ecosystems; and Tanjung Momong, boasting captivating coral reefs. This study investigates public and tourist perceptions regarding the development of these marine attractions in the Anambas Islands. Utilizing quantitative methods, data was collected via questionnaires from 250 respondents selected using the Slovin formula. Descriptive analysis employing SEM-AMOS revealed that perceptions of marine tourism development positively impact regional income, economy, and community welfare. This research underscores the significance of leveraging Anambas' marine resources for sustainable economic growth and societal well-being.

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Public and Tourist Perceptions of Marine Tourism Development of Anambas Islands Regency

Pristiwasa,

Br.Ht.Gaol

2024

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“…The diver training organisation, the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), has more than 100,000 certified professionals, who in turn have certified more than 28 million divers since 1967, spread over more than 200 countries and territories [4,5]. This recreational activity is economically viable and can raise environmental awareness by allowing direct observation of the marine ecosystem [6,7]. It is also accepted in multiple-use marine protected areas (MPAs) as a source of income [7][8][9].…”

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“…This recreational activity is economically viable and can raise environmental awareness by allowing direct observation of the marine ecosystem [6,7]. It is also accepted in multiple-use marine protected areas (MPAs) as a source of income [7][8][9]. However, carrying out this activity also brings negative impacts on the marine environment, particularly through physical disturbance of species and habitats.…”

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A Critical Approach to Existing Management Perspectives in Scuba Diving: A Step in Defining Ecological Carrying Capacity

Hipólito,

Lopes,

Gonçalves

et al. 2024

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There are a considerable number of studies reporting the negative impacts of recreational diving and their causes, yet there is a gap in the information regarding the aspects of activity management. This paper presents a systematic approach to the management measures found in the literature. A large part of the measures identified address stakeholders’ awareness, data on the activity, and implementing adapted management measures. Stakeholders need to be integrated into the entire process of managing the activity because they are the target for correcting actions. A knowledge gap of the evaluation of the “ecological carrying capacity” of dive sites exists, along with a lack of methods for its assessment. This study informs future steps on the development of an integrated management and monitoring model that encompasses the assessment of ecological carrying capacity in further research. It also brings a vision of sustainable management of the recreational diving activity by advancing the conceptual framework of scuba diving and tourism integrated management.

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Application of Natural-Resource-Based View to Nature-Based Tourism Destinations

Wang,

Kim,

Kim

et al. 2024

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The present study investigates the impact of natural environments on tourism destinations in a holistic approach. Specifically, the impact of accessibility to beaches and environmental quality aspects (temperature, visibility, air quality, and water quality) on tourism businesses can be accessed based on a natural-resource-based view. Dynamic panel estimation is employed to analyze the financial performance of U.S. coastal hotels between 2008 and 2017. By employing the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) analysis, this aims to estimate coefficients consistently and impartially, thereby addressing endogeneity issues. According to findings of the present study, as hotels are close to beaches, they earn higher revenues and higher revenue per-available-room. Also, all four environmental factors are significant on coastal hotels’ financial performance. These findings underscore the importance of beach and environmental factors as location-specific tourism resources that provide a competitive advantage and demonstrate the application of natural-resource-based view to tourism destinations.

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Assessing the land- and seascape determinants of recreational diving: Evidence for Portugal’s south coast

Cited by 3 publications

References 41 publications

Public and Tourist Perceptions of Marine Tourism Development of Anambas Islands Regency

Public and Tourist Perceptions of Marine Tourism Development of Anambas Islands Regency

A Critical Approach to Existing Management Perspectives in Scuba Diving: A Step in Defining Ecological Carrying Capacity

Application of Natural-Resource-Based View to Nature-Based Tourism Destinations

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