Marine Tourism Suitability Index and Ecological Carrying Capacity on the West and East Coasts of Pangandaran, Indonesia | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries | ||
| Volume 29, Issue 5, September and October 2025, Pages 295-316 PDF (770.24 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejabf.2025.419344.6500 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Shafira Bilqis Annida* 1; Faqih Baihaqi2 | ||
| 1Marine Tourism Study Program, Vocational School, Universitas Padjadjaran | ||
| 2Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Padjadjaran University, Indonesia | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Indonesia is widely recognized for its diverse and attractive beach tourism destinations. With one of the longest coastlines in the world, the country holds substantial potential for coastal tourism development. Pangandaran, located in the southern part of West Java Province, is among the most popular beach destinations. However, assessments of tourism suitability and ecological carrying capacity in this area remain limited. This study analyzes the tourism suitability index (TSI) and ecological carrying capacity (ECC) of the West and East coasts of Pangandaran for three types of beach tourism activities: recreation, swimming, and camping. The TSI results indicate that both coasts are categorized as very suitable for beach recreation. For camping, West Pangandaran Beach falls into the very suitable category, while East Pangandaran Beach is classified as suitable, reflecting its relatively rockier conditions. For swimming, suitability values varied across observation stations due to differences in wave height. The ECC results differed between the two coasts. West Pangandaran Beach demonstrated higher carrying capacity than East Pangandaran Beach, largely due to its greater length and area. Specifically, the ECC of East Pangandaran Beach was estimated at 253 tourists/day for recreation, 189 tourists/day for swimming, and 710 tourists/day for camping. In comparison, the ECC of West Pangandaran Beach was 340 tourists/day for recreation, 255 tourists/day for swimming, and 1,592 tourists/day for camping. Overall, these findings provide a scientific basis for supporting sustainable ecotourism management in Pangandaran, Indonesia, by integrating tourism suitability and ecological carrying capacity into coastal tourism planning. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Marine tourism; ecological carrying capacity; ecotourism; tourism suitability index | ||
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