Captivity of Marine Mammals The concern that is being presented is that of whether we should allow marine parks to stay open has been extensively debated in our community of late. It is a significant issue due to the fact that it concerns deep-seated moral and economic questions about the utilization of our native wildlife. There have been an extensive range of different arguments being pushed to the forefront about this issue. In this essay, the arguments will be considered of that for having marine parks and point to some of the problems with these views. Afterward, reasons will be put forward for the introduction of regulations which disallow these uncalled for and malicious institutions to be in existence.…
Kuss, F.R., A.R. Graefe, and J.J. Vaske. “Visitor impact management: A review of research.” Washington, D.C. National Parks and Conservation Association,…
How well does the Phillip Island Nature Park fulfill its criteria for accreditation as an ‘Advanced Ecotourism’ venue?…
The issue of whether we should allow marine parks to stay open has been widely debated in our community recently. It is an important issue because it concerns fundamental moral and economic questions about the way we use our native wildlife. A variety of different arguments have been put forward about this issue. This essay will consider arguments for having marine parks and point to some of the problems with these views. It will then put forward reasons for the introduction of laws which prohibit these unnecessary and cruel institutions.…
In a newspaper article “Eco-tourism: It’s not easy being green”[1] dated in June, 2007, the author criticizing there are still ecological damages, especially the effect to the wild animals that accompanies the eco-tourism.…
Butler, R. W. 1980 The Concept of a Tourist Area Cycle of Evolution: Implications for Management of Resources. The Canadian Geographer 24(1):5 -12.…
Conservation First, Ecotourism does more than bring local and worldwide awareness to threatened regions of the world; groups such as TIES use funds generated from ecotourism to establish and maintain national parks and nature reserves. In areas where tourism has damaged ecosystems or polluted rivers, ecotourism relies on region-wide sustainability strategies, fee-entry systems for national parks, and minimally invasive tourism alternatives to reduce travelers ' negative impact. For example, entry fees are used to protect neglected regions of the parks and implement better techniques to offset or repair damage caused by tourists.…
1. Introduction The word ecotourism is something that has only recently become a mainstay in the English language. Tours to rainforest, gamer reserves, and wildlife sanctuaries are growing in every region of the world. They go in tent camps, on safaris, to jungle lodges, and to rainforest resorts. Inspired by zoos and the throngs of animal themed television shows, people are taking to the jungles and savannas to see the earth 's most fascinating creatures in the wild before it is too late. At the going rate, some say the Sundarbans will disappear within the next few decades unless drastic measures are taken. Other forests and regions are in danger too. Although in some places tourism growth has threatened wildlife, in most cases it inspires many to conserve it.…
National Parks Newsome, D., Moore, S. A., & Dowling, R. K. (2004). Natural area tourism ecology, impacts and management. Australia: Channel View Publications.…
Presently, this presents a problem on both sides of the aisle. The government wants to protect both the interests of the islands and its investment in tourism there. Conservation groups including the Charles Darwin Foundation are at odds with recent measures to increase tourism through relaxed building codes. The people who own and run establishments and the tourists who depend on them get caught in the middle.…
2. Littlefair, C. J. (2003). The effectiveness of interpretation in reducing the impacts of visitors in national parks. In Queensland: Griffith University. Retrieved from http://www4.gu.edu.au:8080/adt-root/uploads/approved/adt-QGU20050324.085357/public/02Whole.pdf…
References: Blangy, S. & Mehta, H. (2006) Ecotourism and ecological restoration, Journal for nature conservation, 14, 233-236.…
PBL 4 Ecotourism / Energy versus Environment ECOTOURISM/”GREEN TOURISM” AND BIODIVERSITY Tourism is often described as the world’s “biggest industry” on the basis of its contribution to global GDP, the number of jobs it generates and the number of client it serves. The rate at which tourism continues to grow presents both opportunities and threats for biodiversity conservation. Over the past three decades, major losses of virtually every kind of natural habitat and the decline and extinction of species have occurred. Many of the ecosystems in decline provide attractions for tourism development. These include coastal and marine areas, coral reefs, mountains, and rainforests, which support a wide range of activities, including beach tourism, skiing, trekking, and wildlife viewing. Increased human activities, such as logging, clearing land for agriculture, hunting and gathering fuel-wood, are degrading both protected areas and the land surrounding them. As a non-extractive activity, Ecotourism or “Green Tourism” offers a sustainable way of using these areas and an opportunity to promote sustainable social and economic development. In many fragile ecosystems, tourism has been growing and increasingly linked to the unique natural environments and biodiversity found in these areas. Maintaining an un-spoilt and attractive destination contributes greatly to visitor satisfaction, conserves the area’s biodiversity and contributes to the well being of local people. Based on the above excerpt, “Ecotourism offers a sustainable way of using these areas and an opportunity to promote sustainable social and economic development”. Task You are to conduct a background information and research. Submit an individual typed written report (include relevant diagrams) between 1000 – 1500 words stating and covering on any one of the followings:1. Ecotourism or “Green Tourism” could achieve the above objectives. Or 2. “Energy versus Environment” – Emerging reports of pollution and warnings…
Neto, F, 2002. “Sustainable Tourism, Environmental Protection and Natural Resource Management: Paradise on Earth?” United Nations [online] Available: http://www.mtnforum.org/oldocs/1423.pdf [21 September 2010]…
In general, the impacts of tourism vary according to the number and nature of tourists and the characteristics of the site. The individual tourist normally has a relatively small impact. Problems arise, however, if the number of tourists is large or the resource overused. Thus although tourism can be a lucrative source of revenue for a protected area, it can also represent a major management problem. As with most problems, the negative impacts of tourism can only be managed effectively if they have been identified, measured and evaluated. Once this has been done, tailored management responses can be created.…