The term “overtourism” refers to the negative impact of tourism on the quality of life of citizens
and visitor experiences in a destination. It is a relatively new concept in scientific research …

Following the publication of the 2011 United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Green Economy Report, the UNWTO published the Tourism in the Green Economy report as …

Leisure boating is an important economic activity which is increasing in popularity
worldwide, and the Mediterranean Sea is one of the most popular nautical tourism …

In the post-Covid-19 era, tourism impacts and the role played by sustainable planning on the
long-term success of destinations have gained renewed importance. Understanding the …

The Coral Triangle region is facing negative impacts due to unbalanced carrying capacity
and inappropriate public behavior, leading to unsustainable reef tourism. As a result, there …

The seas as the next economic frontier have led to conflicts at the intersection of resource
conservation and exploitation; a space where cultural values and social practices overlap …

This research aims to explore the potentials of nature-based solutions (NbS) to mitigate the
socio-economic pressures rising from tourism development within protected natural areas …

Marine protected areas (MPAs) have been used for biodiversity conservation for decades.
However, critics argue that evidence of their economic benefits is weak, particularly with …

Healthy oceans are of great importance in achieving global sustainability, and are thus
identified as one of the core Sustainable Development Goals in 'Life below Water'(SDG 14) …

A rapid temperature increase in the 1980-90s has been accompanied by dramatic and
unprecedented changes in the biota and communities of the Ligurian Sea. This review uses …