Nautical tourism is a long established and expanding form of tourism within the wider
maritime tourism industry. This study addresses the blurred boundaries of this form of …

The increased standard of living in our society has raised the level of concern regarding
ecosystemic degradation of natural resources due to a greater demand for goods and …

Over the last 30 years, Spain has witnessed great economic growth. Nevertheless, in spite of
an increasing degree of environmental concern, environmentally friendly attitudes and …

The global spread of nonindigenous species is recognized as a potent driver of change in
the sea with no sign of saturation. Interest in this topic has exponentially increased among …

Recreational boating is increasingly popular and provides social and economic benefits, but
can also have ecological impacts, including damage from anchoring on sensitive seabed …

Community decline is often linked to anthropogenic activities. Coral reef declines, for
example, have been linked to overfishing and climate change, but impacts of coastal …

Anchoring by recreational boats causes several different effects on marine habitats and
species. The influence of boat anchoring on the Mediterranean endemic bivalve Pinna …

Recreational boating is a significant nature-based activity, which is especially popular in the
Mediterranean region. This study analyses this activity in the last decade in the Portofino …

The irregular distribution of marinas along the coast together with the natural attraction of
some specific sites is leading to an over-capacity in many popular anchoring Mediterranean …

In coastal areas, demographic increase is likely to result in greater numbers of recreational
users, with potential consequences on marine biodiversity. These effects may also occur …