Eco-Tourism

Eco-Tourism -- officially as quoted--“Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education."(TIES, 2015). Unison of conservation, community, as well as sustainable travel, is what 'Eco-Tourism' is. To journey through quite undisturbed--almost uncharted areas. Such areas commonly contain programmes that benefit the environment and the well-being of the local people in that area. The difference that mass commercial tourism has compared to ecotourism is by a good margin. Whilst eco-tourism focuses on low impact and is required to be conserved under certain laws; mass tourism-- on modern advancement-- spoils the natural environment in which it is located at. With tens of thousands of people visiting a location it is often quite a cheap option, as such it is popular. That is not to say that eco-tourism is not popular but it is not to the extent of the previous. It is, however, a growing trend. Due to concerns and awareness to the environment and the likes more are looking at such options. Including opportunities for local people, educational travel, and accessible infrastructures are some of the reasons for its growing popularity. Knowing such differences and contrast, we are able to choose wiser, and so, better for the environment. By doing so we are able to protect against the decline of our domain.

There are several types of eco-tourism one of which is a focus of our topic[of the current term]. Marine ecotourism, it may perhaps be an action that would help our oceans. It may provide some solutions to some of the problems that we currently face such as the previous quandaries in presentation that I've completed before. The crisis that we face are continually addressed as such 'Marine ecotourism' have sprung up several times in regards to the health of our oceans. Often such destinations regarded as an "ecotourism" destinations are visited by people working in areas of conservation; research, studying ways in which to protect such places, benefitting nature in several forms of habitats and environments. Such actions provide chain reactions as well. Through building such areas of conservation potential benefits are obtained by local people as well.  A new study done in the country of the Philippines suggest that this fact is true. Not only that but, it has also indicated that it holds a major potential in increasing the sensitivity of the locals to protect the natural environment.  The aptitude of ecotourism in regards to protecting our oceans is clear.

The protection of many marine lives and the ocean itself is feasible with ecotourism--seen with several countries in practice. Countries that holds significant natural environments are especially affected by this--Philippines is a major example. Ecotourism--it has provided numerous beneficial outcomes to the environment--mainly the oceans and seas. Examples include an increase of wider perception to whale sharks -The research was completed in locations where visitors come to swim with whale sharks:Philippines- and other marine species. This has also spread into broader topics and parts of teh sea such as its ecosystem. This is further proven by change in behaviour, previous actions of the locals has included, as quoted "harming the sharks by hitting them with stones, harpoons, paddles, dynamite or riding them"; with current attitudes transforming into encouring others to mind the ocean and use more sustainable practices. As such due to this the quality of life as stated by locals, with an increase of job opportunities. In a way it has change the biodiversity in a positive way.