Introduction
Ecotourism is responsible travel to natural locales that benefit the local community and the natural environment. Focusing on marine ecotourism, which includes the foreshore, offshore, and coastal regions, there is a variety of marine ecotourism activities, such as whale watching, dolphin watching, fishing, diving, and boat cruises (Rahman et al., 2021). Since marine ecotourism often occurs within marine protected areas, there is the potential for symbiosis which might heighten people’s understanding of environmental issues. This will bring in money for the neighborhood’s safety while the area’s security retains the natural resources that marine ecotourism depends on.
Discussion
Marine-based environments are typically salt-rich aquatic conditions located within and close to the ocean, essential for marine ecotourism to bloom. A conducive environment is established for the formation of aquatic ecosystems by the distinct ecological and endophytic features of marine ecosystems, including their location to the mainland, depths, temperature, and the concentration of oxygen and minerals that exist in the water. These factors work together to establish a habitat favorable for the animals and sea in the aquatic life and enable the growth of marine ecotourism and the protection of the natural ecology and wildlife.
By safeguarding vital habitats, including migratory patterns, refuges from predation, breeding grounds, and nursery grounds, marine ecotourism contributes to the propagation and survival of species, especially heritage or endangered animals. Mainly when they serve as home to aquatic habitats with vegetation, marine habitats, estuaries, and mangrove swamps, it substantially contributes to safeguarding large deep-sea animals like whale sharks and animals that congregate to breed and participate in sequestration (Prasetyo et al., 2019). When marine ecotourism is sufficiently developed, it effectively helps combat climate change.
Conclusion
Overall, the most spectacular marine ecotourism attractions can be found in remote regions. For marine ecotourism to succeed, it must thrive in a manner that accommodates the needs of both the current and future generations and safeguards the natural environment.
References
Rahman, M. K., Masud, M. M., Akhtar, R., & Hossain, M. M. (2021). Impact of community participation on sustainable development of Marine Protected Areas: Assessment of Ecotourism Development. International Journal of Tourism Research, 24(1), 33–43.
Prasetyo, N., Carr, A., & Filep, S. (2019). Indigenous knowledge in marine ecotourism development: The case ofsasi laut, Misool, Indonesia. Tourism Planning & Development, 17(1), 46–61.