Assessing social-ecological vulnerability of coastal systems to fishing and tourism

Social-ecological resilience to coastal disasters.

Social and ecological vulnerability to disasters and outcomes of any particular extreme event are influenced by buildup or erosion of resilience both before and after disasters occur. Resilient social-ecological systems incorporate diverse mechanisms for living with, and learning from, change and unexpected shocks. Disaster management requires multilevel governance systems that can enhance the ...

Social vulnerability of small scale coastal fisher's livelihood to climate change

Fisheries support livelihood of over half a billion of people globally. Many of these people live in coastal regions of developing countries; and have limited capacity to adapt and build resilience in the face of climate change.  This research assesses the biophysical and socioeconomic characteristics of fishers in four coastal communities, Komenda, Elmina, Cape coast and Morree, in Ghana. Stru...

Diversification of Coastal Rural Economy with Particular Emphasis on Fishing Tourism Study Area: Tonkabon

Rural areas taking into consideration their eco-tourism and natural attractions are among the target of tourism activity. With the consideration of low income level of rural communities, tourism is an appropriate alternative regarding job opportunities and promotion of rural financial capabilities. The major objective of this study is to investigate the potential of coastal rural areas of Tonka...

Impacts of Recreational and Commercial Fishing and Coastal Resource-Based Tourism on Regional and State Economics

Assessing The Potential Of Social Media To Reflect Global Tourism

Increasingly, people use Social Media to relate their experiences and thoughts regarding travel and tourism. Others use this information to plan better and make better decisions in the context of travel and tourism. Several studies have investigated trust in, contribution to, and consumption of tourismrelated Social Media and its impact on people’s behavior and decisions. However, it is largely...