Mangrove and Coastal Ecotourism Management: A Success Factors and Sustainable Management Analysis | ||||
| Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries | ||||
| Article 47, Volume 29, Issue 3, May and June 2025, Page 765-790 PDF (754.83 K) | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejabf.2025.428021 | ||||
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| Author | ||||
| Effendi et al. | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Mangrove degradation in Indonesia is a pressing environmental issue driven by various anthropogenic activities and economic factors. Mangrove conservation and ecotourism are closely linked, as ecotourism provides a sustainable financial incentive for the preservation and restoration of mangrove ecosystems. This research aimed to identify the success factors for sustainable management of mangroves and coastal ecotourism in the community by taking sample locations at Batubara Mangrove Park (BBMP), Batubara Regency, Indonesia. The data collection was conducted in the field to determine conditions, facilities, infrastructure, and stakeholders' perceptions. Interviews were conducted with tourists (50), tourism business owners (10), tourism employees (20), tourism management organizations (3), community leaders (5) and government officials (5). BBMP began operating in 2003 and has remained stable and is even developing. The main facilities to attract visitors include photo spots, some gazebos/cafés, an air balloon, a flying fox, a Japanese pavilion, a main bridge, tracking mangrove bridges, and a birdwatching facility. Supporting infrastructure includes a parking area, toilet, worship place, information boards, and rubbish bin. The success factors are good site management, adequate community demand for ecotourism, representative ecotourism attractions, condition of mangrove forests, sufficient facilities, good access to tourist locations, integration of Malay culture ecotourism, and the fostering of public awareness of the area. The first two key factors (good business location management and sufficient demand for community ecotourism) are likely to be the main considerations for the successful management of mangrove and coastal ecotourism areas. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Mangrove conservation; Ecotourism demand; Local community Involvement; Ecotourism attractiveness; Public awareness; Ecotourism access | ||||
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