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The potential for coral bleaching to affect long-term destination sustainability
No full textPabel, A ORCiD: 0000-0003-1409-5496; Thompson, MM ORCiD: 0000-0002-7909-3523This chapter discusses a range of issues related to the long-term sustainability of coral reef destinations that have been, or are likely to be, affected by coral bleaching. The Brundtland Report (1987, p. 18) stated that “humanity has the ability to make development sustainable to ensure that it meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Achieving this aspirational level of sustainability is becoming increasingly difficult in an era where global temperatures are rising rapidly and where global actions to reduce warming continue to be subject to political agendas that place domestic
economic growth and other considerations ahead of global climate change mitigation. One impact of climate change is increased warming of oceans, which in turn has created ideal conditions for coral bleaching
Embarking on the paradigm journey
No full text[Extract] This book provides you as HDR candidates and emerging scholars with information about the experiences and reflections of other scholars as they sought to understand their paradigm and its influence on their approach to research. Hence, the book is oriented mainly towards postgraduate HDR candidates and emerging scholars who are curious about paradigms and have questions about paradigmatic issues. A secondary target audience is higher-degree supervisors or ‘lecturers of research courses’ seeking to enhance their understanding of a specific paradigm in their supervisory activities or who might like to use this text as a resource for their students. For all readers, the book presents insights into the lived experiences of researchers as they have journeyed through the undulating terrain of exploring paradigms
A narrative approach to understanding recreational dive tourists’ experiences on coral reefs
No full textPabel, A ORCiD: 0000-0003-1409-5496This chapter explores tourist blogs to gain better insights into dive tourists’ experiences at various coral reef destinations. Using a purposive sampling strategy, 100 travel blogs were selected from two travel blog websites. Thematic content analysis of these blogs resulted in common themes such as marine life, underwater scenery, social aspects, service related attributes and wreck diving opportunities. A further theme dealt with the issues contributing to dive tourists’ disappointment and concerns. Knowledge of this kind can provide important information to managers at coral reef destinations and marine tourism operations regarding what strategies could assist in improving experiences for recreational scuba divers. © 2018 selection and editorial matter, Bruce Prideaux and Anja Pabel; individual chapters, the contributors
Media in coral reef tourism management: Indications from online travel magazines
No full textPabel, A ORCiD: 0000-0003-1409-5496Coral reefs are some of the most fragile environments on the planet, and also the most susceptible to change. Unfortunately, they have been in decline for so me time (Hughes et al., 2003), and change is occurring faster than reefs can cope with on two fronts. First, climate change-induced coral bleaching presents a massive threat to coral reefs (Hoegh-
Guldberg et al., 2007). Climate change also has an effect on weather systems, which can lead to an increased prevalence and intensity of wind storms such as hurricanes and tropical cyclones (Webster et al., 2005), which can damage coral reef ecosystems (De’ath et al., 2012). Second, reefs attract tourism development and tourists. As other chapters in this book have highlighted, tourist activities on coral reefs can cause significant damage through poor boating management, poor quality coastal developments, inappropriate fishing and pollution (Saphier & Hoffmann, 2005; Danovaro et al., 2008; Sarmento & Santos, 2012). Although sometimes part of the problem, humans can also be part of the solution. This chapter focuses on the impact of tourism in changing natural environments, and particularly how these tourism impacts could be better managed through understanding the media’s role in generating expectations of experiences and behaviours. This understanding might also assist in modifying tourist behaviours that are considered to negatively impact coral reefs
Coral reefs: Impacts and sustainability in the South Pacific Islands
No full textPabel, A ORCiD: 0000-0003-1409-5496Coral reefs and other marine ecosystems such as islands are an important tourism resource and bring various benefits to the local communities. However, these natural resources are under threat from climate change and its related impacts, for example coral bleaching and ocean acidification, as well as anthropogenic stresses from human activities such as overfishing, anchor damage, coastal development,
agricultural run-offs, sedimentation and coral mining. Despite these threats, coral reefs in many countries continue to be used in an unsustainable manner because of ignorance or greed or because of weak governance systems. This chapter examines the extent of coral reef tourism in the South Pacific region, including sustainability issues and the establishment of marine protected areas to provide protection for coral reef ecosystems
Coral reefs: Tourism, conservation and management
No full textPabel, A ORCiD: 0000-0003-1409-5496Coral reefs are an important tourism resource for many coastal and island destinations and generate a range of benefits to their local communities, including as a food source, income from tourism, employment and recreational opportunities. However, coral reefs are under increasing threat from climate change and related impacts such as coral bleaching and ocean acidification. Other anthropogenic stresses include over-fishing, anchor damage, coastal development, agricultural run-off, sedimentation and coral mining. This book adopts a multidisciplinary approach to review these issues as they relate to the sustainable management of coral reef tourism destinations. It incorporates coral reef science, management, conservation and tourism perspectives and takes a global perspective of coral reef tourism issues covering many of the world’s most significant coral reef destinations. These include the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef in Australia, the Red Sea, Pacific Islands, South East Asia, the Maldives, the Caribbean islands, Florida Keys and Brazil. Specific issues addressed include climate change, pollution threats, fishing, island tourism, scuba diving, marine wildlife, governance, sustainability, conservation and community resilience. The book also issues a call for more thoughtful development of coral reef experiences where the ecological needs of coral reefs are placed ahead of the economic desires of the tourism industry. © 2018 selection and editorial matter, Bruce Prideaux and Anja Pabel; individual chapters, the contributors
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef: Protection, threats, value and tourism use
No full textPabel, A ORCiD: 0000-0003-1409-5496; Thompson, MM ORCiD: 0000-0002-7909-3523This chapter focuses on Australia’s GBR and examines how the coral reef
system is protected, the threats it faces and the importance of this system to the tourism industry it supports
Tourist satisfaction and expenditures in a reef-adjoining dolphin watching industry in Lovina, Bali Indonesia
No full textThis chapter focuses on tourist experience and economic benefits of the reef-adjoining dolphin watching industry in Lovina, Bali Indonesia in 2013. Tourist satisfaction was generally low, the tourists disliked the inconsiderate driving behaviours of the boatmen and satisfied tourists were more likely to rejoin the trip or recommend the trip to others. The industry's total direct expenditures were ~USD 8.7 million p.a., with ~ USD 72,800 p.a. financial spill-over to the local snorkelling industry. Without the dolphins, Lovina might lose ~27% of the total direct expenditures (~ 11% to adjacent reef sites). Dolphin conservation combined with local reef tourism should be made priority to sustain local income in the future
Ecotourism and coral reef restoration: case studies from Thailand and the Maldives
No full textCoral restoration activities are often time and labour intensive, preventing restoration efforts to be carried out at meaningful spatial and temporal scales. This chapter shows that ecotourism can help address some of the current limitations of coral restoration efforts through two case studies: the Reefscapers program in the Maldives and the New Heaven Reef Conservation Program in Thailand. Using volunteer workforce conveys the advantages of increasing restoration capacity, reducing restoration costs, improving the opportunity to educate the general public to the threats to coral reef ecosystems and building conservation stewardship
Tourist satisfaction and expenditures in a reef-adjoining dolphin watching industry in Lovina, Bali Indonesia
No full textThis chapter focuses on tourist experience and economic benefits of the reef-adjoining dolphin watching industry in Lovina, Bali Indonesia in 2013. Tourist satisfaction was generally low, the tourists disliked the inconsiderate driving behaviours of the boatmen and satisfied tourists were more likely to rejoin the trip or recommend the trip to others. The industry's total direct expenditures were ~USD 8.7 million p.a., with ~ USD 72,800 p.a. financial spill-over to the local snorkelling industry. Without the dolphins, Lovina might lose ~27% of the total direct expenditures (~ 11% to adjacent reef sites). Dolphin conservation combined with local reef tourism should be made priority to sustain local income in the future
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