scholarly journals Analysis of two whale shark watching destinations in Indonesia: status and ecotourism potential

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
ASRIL DJUNAIDI ◽  
Jamaluddin Jompa ◽  
Nadiarti Nurdin Kadir ◽  
Ahmad Bahar ◽  
Sukirman DJ Tilahunga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Northern Coast ◽  
Whale Shark ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Status ◽  
Whale Sharks ◽  
Management Approaches ◽  
Marine Wildlife

Abstract. Djunaidi A, Jompa J, Nadiarti N, Bahar A, Tilahunga SD, Lilienfeld D, Hani MS. 2020. Analysis of two whale shark watching destinations in Indonesia: status and ecotourism potential. Biodiversitas 21: 4511-4523. Botubarani in Gorontalo, on the northern coast of Tomini Bay and Labuhan Jambu in Teluk Saleh, Sumbawa recently became whale shark tourism destinations in Indonesia. Both sites offer visitors opportunities to interact with whale sharks, either watching from canoes or snorkelling and diving. In this study, we investigated the status and ecotourism potential of whale shark watching as a form of marine wildlife tourism development in eastern Indonesia by examining the existing operations in both sites. Data were collected using questionnaires administered to local community members and visitors to understand their perceptions, and how this opportunity was valued. Secondary data were collected to explore and understand influencing factors. Findings revealed that whale sharks commonly emerge near bagan lift-nets and other interactive areas as a response to the presence of their favorite prey, anchovies, and rebon shrimp. In general, whale sharks most commonly visit bagan lift nets and can be found in the interaction areas in the morning and stay for couple of hours before swimming away to deeper waters. Out of 119 community respondents in Labuhan Jambu village (Teluk Saleh) and Botubarani, Gorontalo, 80.7% knew about the occurrence of whale sharks in their locality. Of the 111 visitor respondents, 67.6% knew about the whale shark watching sites from word of mouth. The study results also suggest a correlation between chlorophyll-a concentration, anchovies, rebon shrimp and whale sharks. Regarding management approaches to this type of tourism, a local community-based management model is strongly recommended, with 87.4% of respondents showing interest in this approach. The roles and responsibility of local government in developing such tourism is very significant, especially with respect to facilitating appropriate competency within the local community throughout training and education, as suggested by nearly 26% of respondents.

ANALISIS MULTIPLAYER EFFECT KEBERADAAN PELABUHAN PERIKANAN TERHADAP EKONOMI USAHA KULINER DI PANGKALAN PENDARATAN IKAN BEBA, KEC. GALESONG UTARA, KAB. TAKALAR

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-90
Author(s):  
Muh Ramli ◽  
Danial Sultan ◽  
Ihsan Ihsan
Keyword(s):  
Impact Analysis ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Type I ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Multiplier Effect ◽  
The Status ◽  
Income Multiplier ◽  
Multiple Impact

This study aims to identify the types of economic activity, characteristics and perceptions of visitors, business actors, labor towards culinary businesses and to determine the multiplier effect and sustainable development strategies for culinary businesses on the economic growth of local communities. This research was conducted from November 2020 to January 2021 at the Beba Fish Landing Base, Galesong Utara, Takalar Regency. This research uses simple random sapling technique. The data of this study consisted of primary data and secondary data. Data collection was carried out using questionnaires and field observations then analyzed descriptively and multiple impact analysis (Multiplier Effect) then analyzed using a SWOT analyst. Based on the research results, there are two types of economic activities in PPI Beba, namely, fishery activities and supporting activities (culinary business) of food made from fish as the main ingredient. In general, visitors who come to PPI Beba are aged between 45 years and over with the majority of jobs being civil servants with 51% of the total visitors as a whole the rest are entrepreneurs. While the majority of business actors are women in the age range of 40 - 50 years and over. Meanwhile, 81.8% of the culinary business workforce are women with the highest level of education in Elementary Schools. In general, the three recipes gave an assessment of the PPI Beba condition which was far from good. is the main business. The characteristics of the workforce are 74.3% female and 25.7% male, with the status of 65.7% being married and ages ranging from 28 - 45 years. And in general, visitors have a perception or give a moderate to good assessment of the accessibility to PPI Beba. Culinary efforts at PPI Beba have a real economic impact on the local community. The economic impacts arising from these activities are direct impacts, indirect impacts, and induce impacts as measured by the multiplier effect value, where the results of this study obtained a multiplier effect value of 2.15 for the Keynesian Income Multiplier; 1.10 for the income multiplier type I ratio, and 1.14 for the income multiplier type II ratio. This shows that the culinary business at PPI Beba can be developed into culinary tourism to see the opportunities that exist.

Combining local knowledge and field surveys to determine status and threats to Timneh Parrots Psittacus timneh in Guinea-Bissau

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (03) ◽  
pp. 400-412
Author(s):  
DANIEL C. LOPES ◽  
ROWAN O. MARTIN ◽  
MOHAMED HENRIQUES ◽  
HAMILTON MONTEIRO ◽  
PAULO CARDOSO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Iucn Red List ◽  
Habitat Modification ◽  
Population Declines ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Pet Trade ◽  
Field Surveys ◽  
Guinea Bissau ◽  
The Status ◽  
Line Transects

SummaryTimneh Parrots Psittacus timneh are a threatened species endemic to the moist forests of West Africa. In 2016, they were categorised as ‘Endangered’ on the IUCN Red List, due to suspected rapid population declines driven by habitat loss and heavy trapping for the pet trade. Systematic assessments of the status of populations are lacking for much of their range and addressing this knowledge shortfall has been identified as a priority action. We combined multiple research approaches to investigate the distribution, trends and threats to Timneh Parrots in Guinea Bissau, where the species is restricted to the islands of the Bijagós archipelago and Pecixe. Direct observational surveys were conducted along line transects on 19 islands. A total of 69 groups were observed on eight of these islands, with the majority (78%) seen on just two islands. Forty-two interviews were conducted with local community members on 24 islands. Interviewees reported the species to occur on 20 islands and that populations are generally perceived to have declined in recent decades. Based on these findings and existing data we conclude that Timneh Parrots occur on 22 of the 32 islands considered and estimate the national population in Guinea-Bissau to be in the order of several hundred individuals, with perhaps half of the parrots occurring on the islands of João Vieira and Meio. Investigations into the factors linked to inter-island variation in parrot densities indicate that densities are highest on the islands which are most remote from permanent human settlements. These findings suggest that human activities including habitat modification and trapping have been important in driving population declines in Guinea-Bissau. We consider the implications of these findings for the conservation of Timneh Parrots.

scholarly journals Strategi Pengembangan Ekowisata Air Terjun Batang Kapas di Desa Lubuk Bigau Kecamatan Kampar Kiri Hulu Kabupaten Kampar

EcoNews ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-27
Author(s):  
Azhari Wispinaldo ◽  
Zulkifli Zulkifli ◽  
Pazli Pazli
Keyword(s):  
Nonprofit Organizations ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Educational Values ◽  
Area 5

The study was conducted between September and October 2019 and took place in Lubuk Bigau Village, Kampar Kiri Hulu Sub-district, Kampar Regency. The purpose of this study was to: 1) identify potentials held by Batang Kapas Waterfall then to be developed as ecotourism in Lubuk Bigau Village, Kampar Kiri Hulu Sub-district, Kampar Regency, 2) analyze economic, social, and cultural condition of ecotourism destination of Batang Kapas Waterfall 3) analyze strategies to develop ecotourism destination of Batang Kapas Waterfall in Lubuk Bigau Village, Kampar Kiri Hulu Sub-district, Kampar Regency. This study applied qualitative method with descriptive analysis approach. The data collected in this study were both primary and secondary data. The primary data was gained through interviews to extract information regarding the development of ecotourism destination of Batang Kapas Waterfall. In addition, field observation was conducted in the area. The secondary data collected from various sources: related reports as well as academic, regional, and organizational publication. The results showed that: (1) the attraction found in the area of Batang Kapas Waterfall is quite unique making it potential to be developed as tourism destination, (2) accessibility is sufficient to support ecotourism development, (3) amenities is sufficient as well to support ecotourism development. Several strategies to develop Batang Kapas Waterfall ecotourism are as follow: 1) Improving stakeholder’s knowledge and awareness regarding development program of Batang Kapas Waterfall ecotourism, 2) government formulating concepts of ecotourism involving related organizations and community through existing nonprofit organizations, 3) focusing on disseminating information on the uniqueness of the nature as well as securing the path so that the tourists will have good impression while visiting either directly or via online, 4) improving local community members’ economy by facilitating them to conduct business in the area, 5) maximizing funding to improve facilities in the area, 6) government using issue of the importance of maintaining the forest and sustainability of the waterfall, which directly relate with the community and tourists’ interest so that it will have educational values for them to protect existing forest ecosystem, 7) using and enforcing the existing regulations to support the development program of Batang Kapas Waterfall ecotourism in Lubuk Bigau Village, Kampar Kiri Hulu Sub-district, Kampar Regency.

scholarly journals Whale Shark Provisioning: What do we know and where do we stand; The case study of Oslob, Philippines

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro Ponzo ◽  
Gonzalo Araujo ◽  
Jessica Labaja ◽  
Catherine L. So ◽  
Sally J. Snow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Marine Species ◽  
Practice Effect ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Habitat Destruction ◽  
Whale Shark ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Tourist Satisfaction ◽  
Official Opening ◽  
Whale Sharks

Background. Provisioning is a growing practice used to facilitate wildlife-tourist interaction, especially with elusive marine species, but still little is known about its effect on the host species. This work discusses the practice, effect and proposed measures to manage the whale shark provisioning activities and related tourism industry in the waters of Oslob, Philippines. Methods. Since March 2012, the research team has been studying daily the whale shark population, the tourism industry and its compliances with the local and national laws. During 443 days of survey, 135 individual whale sharks where identified within the interaction area, 197h of shark behavioral observations and tourist compliance surveys have been collected along with 45 biopsy samples, 1000h of dive profiles from TDR tags and 500 tourist satisfaction questionnaires. Results. Since its official opening in January 2012 more than 140,000 interaction tickets have been sold bringing over 1M USD to the local community and making it one of the largest marine wildlife tourist attractions in South East Asia. The benefits for the community and regional economy are undeniable, however behavioral modification, extended residency time, poor nutritional value of provided food and thermal stress related to the extended permanence in shallow water together with habitat destruction caused by poor diving practices and unregulated coastal developments are some of the quantified side effects of this industry. Conclusion. A series of meeting with the stakeholders and an education campaign have been initiated as bottom up approach and an adaptive management model based on the identification of the limits of acceptable change is being developed in collaboration with the Authorities to address current limitations in the long-term sustainable management of the whale shark watching industry in Oslob.

scholarly journals The impact of injury on apparent survival of whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) in South Ari Atoll Marine Protected Area, Maldives

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Harvey-Carroll ◽  
Joshua D. Stewart ◽  
Daire Carroll ◽  
Basith Mohamed ◽  
Ibrahim Shameel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endangered Species ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Marine Protected Area ◽  
Conservation Strategies ◽  
Whale Shark ◽  
Apparent Survival ◽  
Rhincodon Typus ◽  
Whale Sharks ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThe whale shark (Rhincodon typus) is an endangered species with a declining global population. The South Ari Atoll Marine Protected Area (SAMPA), Maldives, is one of few locations globally where year-long residency of individuals occurs. This SAMPA aggregation appears to consist almost exclusively of immature males. Due to its year-round residency, this local aggregation is subjected to a high degree of tourism pressure. This ecotourism contributes to the high level of interest and protection offered to whale sharks by the local community. Unfortunately, if regulations are not followed or enforced, tourism can bring with it major stressors, such as accidental injuries. We used POPAN capture-mark-recapture models and lagged identification rate analysis to assess the effect of major injuries on whale shark residency within SAMPA. Injuries may be obtained outside SAMPA. We found individuals with major injuries had a higher apparent survival in the area than those without. Lagged identification rates also demonstrated that sharks with major injuries are more likely to return to the area. We suggest that major injuries result in sharks prolonging their time in the developmental habitat. These findings have implications for individual fitness and the population viability of this endangered species. We propose targeted conservation strategies be considered to protect sharks from further injury. Based on the presented spatio-temporal distributions of sharks, and current local knowledge of sighting patterns, speed limit zones and propeller-exclusion zones should be implemented and enforced. If carried out alongside tourist education, these measures will contribute to the protection of whale sharks within SAMPA and beyond. Furthermore, our results can aid research direction, alongside regulation and enforcement development, at similar sites worldwide.

scholarly journals Whale Shark Provisioning: What do we know and where do we stand; The case study of Oslob, Philippines

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro Ponzo ◽  
Gonzalo Araujo ◽  
Jessica Labaja ◽  
Catherine L. So ◽  
Sally J. Snow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Marine Species ◽  
Practice Effect ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Habitat Destruction ◽  
Whale Shark ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Tourist Satisfaction ◽  
Official Opening ◽  
Whale Sharks

Background. Provisioning is a growing practice used to facilitate wildlife-tourist interaction, especially with elusive marine species, but still little is known about its effect on the host species. This work discusses the practice, effect and proposed measures to manage the whale shark provisioning activities and related tourism industry in the waters of Oslob, Philippines. Methods. Since March 2012, the research team has been studying daily the whale shark population, the tourism industry and its compliances with the local and national laws. During 443 days of survey, 135 individual whale sharks where identified within the interaction area, 197h of shark behavioral observations and tourist compliance surveys have been collected along with 45 biopsy samples, 1000h of dive profiles from TDR tags and 500 tourist satisfaction questionnaires. Results. Since its official opening in January 2012 more than 140,000 interaction tickets have been sold bringing over 1M USD to the local community and making it one of the largest marine wildlife tourist attractions in South East Asia. The benefits for the community and regional economy are undeniable, however behavioral modification, extended residency time, poor nutritional value of provided food and thermal stress related to the extended permanence in shallow water together with habitat destruction caused by poor diving practices and unregulated coastal developments are some of the quantified side effects of this industry. Conclusion. A series of meeting with the stakeholders and an education campaign have been initiated as bottom up approach and an adaptive management model based on the identification of the limits of acceptable change is being developed in collaboration with the Authorities to address current limitations in the long-term sustainable management of the whale shark watching industry in Oslob.

scholarly journals SUSTAINABILITY STATUS OF MANGROVE ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT IN SEMBILANG NATIONAL PARK, BANYUASIN REGENCY, SOUTH SUMATERA PROVINCE

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
. Theresia ◽  
Mennofatria Boer ◽  
Niken T.M Pratiwi
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Management ◽  
National Park ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Rapid Assessment ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Mangrove Ecosystem ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
The Status ◽  
Data Collections

<em>he utilization of mangrove in Sembilang National Park area has increased lately so that it is necessary to assess the sustainability of the mangrove ecosystem management in the region. The study was conducted in March-April 2015. The research location was in the National Park Sembilang, Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra. The study used primary data and secondary data collections. The primary data were collected from direct observation of mangrove vegetation and via directs interviews of 86 respondents using purposive sampling method. The sustainability status and recommendations for management strategies were determined using Multi Dimensional Scaling (MDS) method approaching by RAPFISH (Rapid Assessment Technique for Fisheries).</em><em>Current sustainability</em><em>status of mangrove management in Sembilang National Park, Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra was "less sustainable" with multidimensional sustainability index of 49.81. Priority attributes that need to be fixed in order to improve the status of sustainable management of mangrove ecosystems in the region were area changes, local knowledge, conflict of interest, and local wisdom. Alternative strategy priority for mangrove ecosystem management in the region was the empowerment of local community for sustainable mangrove utilization.</em><p><em> </em><strong><em>Keywords:</em></strong><em> </em><em>s</em><em>embilang </em><em>n</em><em>ational </em><em>p</em><em>ark, RAP</em><em>MANGROVE</em><em>, </em><em>m</em><em>angrove </em><em>e</em><em>cosystem </em><em>m</em><em>anagemen</em><em>t</em></p>

Measuring Perceived Crowding in the Marine Environment: Perspectives from a Mass Tourism "swim-With" Whale Shark Site in the Philippines

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 211-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jackie A. Ziegler ◽  
Gonzalo Araujo ◽  
Jessica Labaja ◽  
Christine Legaspi ◽  
Sally Snow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Marine Environment ◽  
Local Community ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Whale Shark ◽  
Mass Tourism ◽  
Management Interventions ◽  
The Social ◽  
Visual Approach ◽  
Whale Sharks ◽  
Negative Impacts

Perceived crowding is an important measure in assessing the social impacts of tourism activities. The goal of this study was to determine if the method used to measure perceived crowding in the marine environment (numerical vs. visual approach, boat vs. swimmer crowding) affects the crowding outcome and to apply the concept to a high-density marine wildlife tourism site, viewing whale sharks in Oslob, Philippines. The influence of various variables, including specialization, gender, nationality, swimmer behaviors, and proximity, was also tested to see if they affected crowding levels. Results indicate that a visual approach is more accurate in measuring reported encounters and encounter norms, and that boat and swimmer crowding are not interchangeable. Boat crowding is a serious problem in Oslob (95.6% crowded). Specialization, nationality, and swimmer behaviors and proximity all affected perceived crowding. Individuals who reported feeling crowded were more likely to perceive negative impacts of tourism activities on the local community, whale sharks, and wider environment. They also showed higher levels of support for management interventions to limit the number of people and boats at the site and to better regulate or ban whale shark provisioning activities. This study provides important insights regarding how to measure perceived crowding in the marine environment and management implications for a mass tourism wildlife site experiencing overcrowding.

scholarly journals Keberlanjutan Pengelolaan Wisata Bahari di Pulau Pari, Kabupaten Kepulauan Seribu

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 284-291
Author(s):  
Neksidin ◽  
Achmad Fahrudin ◽  
Majariana Krisanti
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Management ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
The Other ◽  
Marine Tourism ◽  
A Value ◽  
The People ◽  
The Status ◽  
Long Time

Pari Island has considerable natural resource potential, so that it has the potential to have socio-economic impacts on the local community if managed properly. The current management of Pari Island is indeed focused on the management of marine tourism, and this activity has been going on for a long time and has had a very significant impact on the economic sector in Pari Island. On the other hand, marine tourism activities in Pari Island are feared to have an impact on the ecological sector, so that to achieve sustainable management, good supervision and control is needed so that its potential is maintained. The purpose of this research is to see the status of socio-economic and ecological sustainability as a result of the development of marine tourism in Pari Island. The data were collected through in-depth interviews with the people of Pari Island, apart from that the data were also obtained from primary and secondary data related to socio-ecology. To assess the level of sustainability in each dimension, a Multidimensional Scaling (MDS) analysis was carried out, in order to obtain two dimensions that had a value below 75%, namely the institutional dimension which had a value of 27.3% (bad), and the infrastructure dimension which had a value. 73.3% (Enough).  Meanwhile, the other 3 dimensions, such as the ecological, economic, and social dimensions, show that the value is in the continuous category, namely> 75% so that it is very supportive of the sustainability of marine tourism business management.  Keywords: impact of marine tourism development, marine tourism, Pari Island, sustainable management

scholarly journals Impacts of co-management on fish biodiversity and livelihoods of fishers of Baikka beel, Moulvibazar, Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 328-336
Author(s):  
Fozlul Kabeer ◽  
Md Jamal Hossain ◽  
Subrato Paul ◽  
Taufiqul Islam
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Fishing Rights ◽  
Sustainable Resource Management ◽  
Wetland Resource ◽  
Study Results ◽  
User Groups ◽  
Management Institutions

Co-management plays a significant role in fisheries and natural resources management. In the case of fisheries, it has most often been taken to mean a sharing of responsibility for sustainable resource management between government and fishing communities. Baikka Beel, situated in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh has been identified and established as a wetland sanctuary by local community members in conjunction with the Management of Aquatic Ecosystem through Community Husbandry (MACH) project. In this study, the role of co-management institutions, including federations of resource user groups (FRUGs) and resource management organizations (RMOs) were investigated on sustainable wetland resource management and fish production and biodiversity in Baikka Beel. Study results shown that the knowledge and attitudes of MACH fishers towards sustainable resource management were positive and optimistic than non-MACH fishers; MACH fishers were involved with AIGAs. The results from independent samples t-test showed that the income of MACH group from fishing was significantly lower than the income of non-MACH group while income from AIGAs of MACH group was significantly higher than the income of non-MACH group. Fishing rights of both MACH and non-MACH fishers are not well established due to current leasing system. Both production and biodiversity of fish has been improved due to community-based sustainable management of Baikka Beel.J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 16(2): 328-336, August 2018

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