Global coral reef related tourism is one of the most significant examples of nature-based
tourism from a single ecosystem. Coral reefs attract foreign and domestic visitors and …

This book provides a comprehensive account of tourism in natural, wild and protected areas.
The 2nd edition contains an overview of key literature and developments that have emerged …

It has been hypothesized that as individuals become attached to a place, they are more
likely to protect that place. Managers of natural area tourism destinations may be able to use …

Good management of tourist destinations can be enhanced by understanding the movement
patterns of visitors. Different itinerary types and the concept of distance decay have been …

Juvenile white sharks (JWS) of the Northeastern Pacific population are present in nearshore
southern California waters and form mixed size class (~ 1.5–3 m) aggregations for weeks to …

There are growing concerns about the impact of Marine Recreational Fishing (MRF) on
marine ecosystems and its combined effects with other human activities, such as commercial …

Globally, many coral reefs are degraded and demonstrate reduced coral cover and
increased macroalgal abundance. While negative correlations between macroalgae and …

Increasing vessel traffic in the marine environment due to commercial and recreational
activities has amplified the number of conflicts with marine animals. However, there are …

Executive summary Australia's coast is vast and diverse. It is the sixth largest of any nation,
and contains a variety of habitat types, including sandy beaches and dunes, rocky shores …

Increasing human activity along the coast has amplified the extinction risk of inshore
delphinids. Informed selection and prioritisation of areas for the conservation of inshore …