Ecotourism and the Pulau Payar Marine Park

Saharuddin A. H., . and Hashimi I., . and Kushairi M. R. M., . (2000) Ecotourism and the Pulau Payar Marine Park. [Proceedings Paper]

In Malaysia the policy goal or ;vision; behind the establishment of marine parks is ;to protect conserve and manage in perpetuity; the diverse marine resources within these parks. A marine park on the other hand could provide for preservation if so desired while catering for ecotourism and educational activities within certain defined zones. The link between development and conservation as well as effective management procedures can be a significant draw for ecotourism. Providing ecotourism activities within marine parks could make the public more aware of the importance of marine resources such as coral reefs and the need to prevent their deterioration. The Pulau Payar Marine Park for example has diversity of natural resources and can fulfill the need of ecotourism development. However the question is how establishing marine parks will fulfill these needs. Therefore taking Pulau Payar as an example this paper explores and discusses the contemporary ecotourism aspects and the management in making this island a potential location for ecotourism development.

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In Malaysia the policy goal or ;vision; behind the establishment of marine parks is ;to protect conserve and manage in perpetuity; the diverse marine resources within these parks. A marine park on the other hand could provide for preservation if so desired while catering for ecotourism and educational activities within certain defined zones. The link between development and conservation as well as effective management procedures can be a significant draw for ecotourism. Providing ecotourism activities within marine parks could make the public more aware of the importance of marine resources such as coral reefs and the need to prevent their deterioration. The Pulau Payar Marine Park for example has diversity of natural resources and can fulfill the need of ecotourism development. However the question is how establishing marine parks will fulfill these needs. Therefore taking Pulau Payar as an example this paper explores and discusses the contemporary ecotourism aspects and the management in making this island a potential location for ecotourism development.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. QH91.75 K4N277 2000 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	Marine parks
AGROVOC Term:	Ecosystems
AGROVOC Term:	Coral reefs
AGROVOC Term:	Tourism
AGROVOC Term:	Flora
AGROVOC Term:	Fauna
AGROVOC Term:	Natural resources management
AGROVOC Term:	Nature conservation
AGROVOC Term:	Environmental management
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:14
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/11684

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