Marine Ecotourism & Community Participation: Case Studies From Bohol, Philippines

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Community Development, Environmental Science, Tourism

This document presents case studies of marine ecotourism and community participation in Bohol, Philippines. It examines the role of ecotourism in community-based coastal resource management, focusing on three different coastal ecosystems. It is useful for understanding the principles of ecotourism and their application in real-world scenarios.

What's inside

  • Introduction to marine ecotourism
  • Case study on diving in Cabilao Island
  • Case study on dolphin and whale watching in Pamilacan Island
  • Case study on river cruise in Cambuhat, Buenavista
  • Lessons learned and recommendations for ecotourism development

Who it is for: Students of ecotourism, community participation, and marine conservation. (Undergraduate)

#bohol #case study #coastal resource management #community participation #ecotourism #marine conservation #philippines #sustainable tourism

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Summary

Marine ecotourism is tourism that is sustainable and helps local communities. It looks at three case studies from Bohol, Philippines. Students learn about the benefits and challenges of marine ecotourism in different coastal ecosystems.

Marine Ecotourism in Bohol

Marine ecotourism is tourism that is sustainable and helps local communities. It looks at three case studies from Bohol, Philippines. Students learn about the benefits and challenges of marine ecotourism in different coastal ecosystems.

Case Study One: Diving

The first case study looks at diving in Bohol. It examines conflicts between village residents and dive operators over a community-managed coral reef marine sanctuary.

Case Study Two: Whale and Dolphin Watching

The second case study is on dolphin and whale watching. It looks at a traditional whaling community that now runs and manages community-based marine mammal tours.

Case Study Three: River Cruises

The third case study focuses on a community-run river cruise. It discusses the economic and resource management benefits that have accrued to the community since the tour was introduced.

Key terms

Marine ecotourism
Tourism that is sustainable and helps local communities.
Community-based coastal resource management
Management of coastal resources by the local community.
Coral reef sanctuary
A protected area for coral reefs.
Whale and dolphin watching
A tourism activity where people watch whales and dolphins.
River cruise
A boat tour along a river.
Community-based tourism
Tourism that is run and managed by the local community.

Questions this document helps with

  • What are the benefits of marine ecotourism?
  • How can conflicts between dive operators and villagers be resolved?
  • What are the economic benefits of whale and dolphin watching?

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