Surfing tourism is emerging as a vital source of economic income and employment
opportunities for remote communities in less developed countries. Yet little is known about …

Conserving biodiversity and ecosystem services requires diverse models that empower
communities to steward and benefit from resources. Here we investigate the potential of …

Despite its tiny size and seeming marginality to world affairs, the Central American republic
of Costa Rica has long been considered an important site for experimentation in cutting …

Frequently visited surf breaks are nested within unique ecosystems that face many
underappreciated threats. This manuscript first explores the contribution of surfing to local …

This chapter focuses on tourist experience and economic benefits of the reef-adjoining
dolphin watching industry in Lovina, Bali Indonesia in 2013. Tourist satisfaction was …

Indonesia is widely recognized as a global priority for marine conservation due to its high
marine biodiversity, yet these important coral reef ecosystems and their associated fisheries …

Surfing is a sport sensitive to changes in the natural environment, using naturally occurring
waves. In other words, factors such as the construction of coastal structures, coastal erosion …

Bien que les vagues soient un aspect prépondérant de l'hydrodiversité marine, leur
protection a été délaissée jusqu'à présent, notamment en France. Sujettes à des altérations …

Surfing is a sport sensitive to changes in the natural environment, using naturally occurring
waves. In other words, factors such as the construction of coastal structures, coastal erosion …

This aim of this chapter is to examine aspects of the tourist experience and economic
benefits of dolphin watching in Lovina, Bali, Indonesia in 2013. Whales and dolphins …