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Sea turtles as a non-consumptive tourism resource in Australia
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As many studies have demonstrated, the economic potential for exploiting wildlife resources for non-consumptive wildlife-oriented (NCWOR) tourism is large. Such tourism offers a realistic chance for the conservation of wildlife resources in the long-term, especially important when wildlife resources are dwindling, mainly due to habitat destruction, poaching and other man-made threats. In this paper, we show that in Australia, the potential for exploiting the non-consumptive use of sea-turtles in a specialized niche market is large and provides an attractive alternative to current consumptive uses which in the long-term are deemed to be unsustainable. Such uses also afford the best form of preserving the endangered turtles and their rookeries.
... The lack of media to disseminate information about the existence of this turtle conservation tourist attraction causes the number of tourists who come to be small, and it is also quite difficult for tourists themselves to know the right time to come to this turtle conservation tourist attraction, they can see the hatchlings being released [5]. This attraction is the first step in developing the tourism and educational potential that exists in this conservation area [6]. Apart from developing conservation potential, the community is also aware of the importance of protecting the ecosystem. ...
The coast is an area that has the potential to be used as a tourist spot, including for turtle conservation which is relied on as an economic support. Turtles are one of the animals protected by law. Not only are they protected by law because it is feared that they will eventually become extinct, but in marine ecosystems turtles also have their own benefits. The Turtle Conservation "Mutiara Laut Masaran" which is located on Sumbreng Beach, East Java is one of the turtle conservation areas developed by the Lentera Trenggalek Community. Activities carried out at the "Mutiara Laut Masaran" turtle conservation include relocating turtle eggs, rearing turtle eggs, combing eggs, and also releasing hatchlings. There are 5 types of turtles that are protected on Sumbreng beach, some of which are green turtles and hawksbill turtles, which are included in the Appendix I category, which means they are prohibited from international trade. Apart from visiting tourists being able to see the turtle breeding process, this conservation also provides economic tourism such as small Jeep facilities that are used to get around the beach and the release of hatchlings in certain months. However, due to the lack of exposure to this conservation area. This results in a small number of tourists coming, and also some tourists who come in the wrong months and cannot directly see the hatchlings being released onto the beach. Therefore, this dedication brings an innovation in the form of a website facility which is useful for updating all activities taking place at the "Mutiara Laut Masaran" Turtle Conservation. So it can attract more tourists to visit this tourist attraction and tourists can also find out which months are effective for visiting this tourist attraction. It is hoped that the "Mutiara Laut Masaran" turtle conservation can have the potential for educational tourism which can be developed further, so that it can support the economy of the surrounding community and can also be used as a source of income to manage the turtle conservation itself.
... Tourism activities surrounding turtles are common at nesting beaches around the world Lopez, 1994 andTisdell, 2001). These activities have the potential to act as educational tools to help gain public support for sea turtle protection and can demonstrate the economic justification for conserving species. ...
In order to cope with the historic unsustainable use of resources and lack of concern that humans have for the environment, scientists and educators have “elected” species they believe can help to conserve natural resources. As a beloved and charismatic species, sea turtles are often chosen as ambassadors to encourage a change in public perception of the importance of healthy ecosystems. Sea turtles are some of the most vulnerable species in marine ecosystems, yet the roles they play as habitat engineers, predators, prey, and facilitators of nutrient cycling are becoming more apparent as human activities have reduced their numbers worldwide. Poaching of their nests, bycatch in commercial fisheries, and capture for meat and carapaces are drastically affecting critical turtle populations and placing them closer to extinction. However, by playing vital roles in the delicate balance of marine ecosystems, they help educators encourage changes in behavior that help protect sea turtles and the marine ecosystems that rely on them. This paper highlights the importance of education in conservation and demonstrates the use of charismatic megafauna, like the sea turtle, in the fight to save the environment by showcasing the role that sea turtles play in marine ecosystems as well as the success of Equipo Tora Carey . </em
... Moss concurs and believes that compared to several decades ago, people engagement has become increasingly a priority for conservationists. (Wilson & Tisdell, 1999;GhulamRabbany et al., 2013). ...
This paper explores the engagement of ethnic minorities with environmental conservation destinations in the East Midlands. Ethnic minorities have been noted, particularly by the media, as being largely absent from engaging with tourist destinations centred on the English countryside (Countryfile, 2009; Prasad, 2004; Jeffries, 2005; John, 2004; John, 2005). Such reports initiated an investigation to explore why such environmental destinations appeared to be failing to engage successfully with this specific profile of consumer. The literature review found that the industry perspective to date has been largely unexplored. In turn, this study provides a key stakeholder perspective on the issue of ethnic minorities as consumers to environmental tourist destinations, through the use of ten in-depth interviews. Consequently, a thematic analysis approach was taken to the data to identify trends and themes. For tourist providers who seek to expand their consumer base and market to ethnic minorities, it is argued that further profile segmentation should also be strongly considered by providers to gain a greater understanding of the issue. When considering the barriers hindering ethnic minority engagement, many of the deterrents are most severe when considering an additional profile feature; that of residing in an ‘urban deprived’ location. In addition, many of the barriers seen as deterring ethnic minorities are also simultaneously applicable to the wider under- represented group of the ‘urban deprived’, regardless of ethnicity. Furthermore, considering the incentives for tourist providers, this study judges that engaging with the most under-represented groups in society is best suited to environmental conservation destinations based in more urban areas.
... Apart from being an economic activity, firefly and wildlife tourism experiences aim to enhance awareness of conservation issues among tourists and enlist them to contribute towards or comply with conservation practices (Ballantyne et al. 2009(Ballantyne et al. , 2011b. In some cases, wildlife tourism/entomotourism can even provide income for species and habitat conservation activities (Wilson and Tisdell 2001;Buckley 2002;Diffendorfer et al. 2014). ...
Estuarine fireflies from the genus Pteroptyx congregate in the thousands in estuaries throughout Southeast Asia where they engage one another in nocturnal, pre-mating displays of rhythmic flashing throughout the year. They also contribute to a popular form of wildlife tourism called entomotourism that has drawn thousands to the region annually. Despite our best efforts to conserve and protect them, indications are that both their numbers and habitats have been declining. In this article we undertook the task of reviewing/reassessing the body of scientific work on Pteroptyx spp. in the region to synthesise all that is known on this iconic species and to identify information gaps in their biology and ecology. We then identified practical and/or actionable solutions to protect this iconic species, which included relying on state and federal laws to protect these charismatic species and the need for state and federal authorities to either develop or refine guidelines and policies on tourism development in the country/region. The perspectives detailed here may be useful to other regions where congregating fireflies occur.
... In fact, we aim to regularly update this bibliography, and gratefully accept any suggestions for inclusion. Please email suggestions with publication details to dotterelpublishing@gmail.com & Wilson, C. (2001). Tourism and the conservation of sea turtles: An Australian case study. ...
This is the second of a series of annotated bibliographies, published by Dotterel Publishing. The aim of this series is to provide a comprehensive overview of the literature pertaining to specific touristic and leisure activities, in particular (but not limited to) wildlife viewing activities. These annotated bibliographies will aid researchers, other interested persons and organisations in locating relevant literature.
Interactions with turtles and tortoises have increased significantly over the past two decades, and so has the academic attention to these (mostly related to sea turtles). As with many human interactions with wildlife there is a growing concern about the consequences of these activities, which is reflected by a large number of the works on conservation in this bibliography.
The main part of this document is divided into two sections: The first section is a reference bibliography. The second section is an annotated bibliography, adding short abstracts/summaries to most of the works listed in the first section. Both sections are organised in alphabetical order.
We have included references from a variety of sources, mostly from academic journals, books, theses and dissertations, conference proceedings and technical reports. While the majority of sources relate directly to turtles and tourism, we have also included some works on general tourism and recreational activities and the effects these may have on turtles/tortoises. A selection of references about turtle conservation and management were also included, because these are indirectly linked to recreational interactions with turtles/tortoises. Lastly, we have added a number of pieces published in the Marine Turtle Newsletter. We acknowledge that there are also numerous non-academic books and websites on turtles and tortoises and tourism activities; however, these would be virtually impossible to include in a systematic manner due to the sheer volume.
While this is an extensive bibliography, we do not claim it to be complete. In fact, we aim to regularly update this bibliography, and gratefully accept any suggestions for inclusion. Please email suggestions with publication details to dotterelpublishing@gmail.com
... It often manifests in interactions that include hunting and fishing, and in visits to zoos, aquaria and wildlife observation and photography (Duffus and Dearden 1990). Debate has arisen about the desirability of assuring that wildlife tourism be based on the conservation of wildlife and wildlife habitats (Higginbottom 2004;Newsome, Dowling and Moore 2004;Reynolds and Braithwaite 2001;Wilson and Tisdell 2001). The Quebec Declaration on Ecotourism of 2002 and posit that ecotourism, nature-based tourism and wildlife tourism are not the same but that there are overlaps between them. ...
Most research papers and surveys related to Sri Lankan Parks reveal that among visitors, both international and local, demand for parks is high, the main reason being the wish to view wildlife in its natural environment. One result is that it causes several negative impacts on national parks. The study is a systematic review of recent research on wildlife-watching tourism and park studies in Sri Lanka. This review highlights areas (e.g. impacts, infrastructure, services) that require further research and provide some essential direction for policy makers and practitioners to achieve sound management of the country's wildlife watching tourism.
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