Marine recreational fishing (MRF) is a popular activity that involves millions of people
worldwide. While the impacts of recreational fishing on freshwater ecosystems received …

A considerable amount of research has been conducted on the impacts of recreational
boating activities on fishes but little or no synthesis of the information has been undertaken …

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 …

Mangroves, which are vital for maintaining the stability of coastal ecosystems, are facing
increasing threats from global changes. This highlights the urgent need for effective adaptive …

Marine non-consumptive wildlife-oriented tourism, whereby tourists observe and/or interact
closely with animals, without purposely having a detrimental effect on them, has been …

In economically developed countries it is projected that by around 2015 over 50% of a
person's lifetime will become available for leisure. Demand for leisure needs, already strong …

Whales migrate long distances and reproduce on a finite store of energy. Budgeting the use
of this limited energy reserve is an important factor to ensure survival over the period of …

Recreational fishing is a major tourism activity and is integral to the “Blue economy”. Despite
having high rates of participation and it being an important economic activity, especially in …

This study examined a model linking perceived negative environmental impacts, support for
tourism development, environmentally responsible behavior (ERB), and community …

We report for the first time the effects of vehicle traffic and beachgoer trampling on
macrobenthic communities of Amazonian sandy beaches. Sampling was performed during …