Applied Marine Science: Introduction to Marine Ecotourism

Applied Marine Science: Introduction to Marine Ecotourism free download

လူသားများကြောင့် အဖိုးတန်သောအဏ္ဏဝါဝန်းကျင်ကို ပျက်စီး‌စေသောဆိုးကျိုးများ အတူတကွ (သို့) တစ်​ယောက်ချင်းစီ လျော့ချခြင်း

Marine Ecotourism and Environmental Conservation

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of marine ecotourism and the socio-economic potential of marine environments. Designed with 5 detailed sections, 5 lecture videos, and additional learning resources, the course concludes with a series of 9 multiple-choice questions. The course is ideal for students, conservation professionals, and those working in related fields who are eager to expand their knowledge of marine ecotourism.

Marine ecotourism is a rapidly growing sector of sustainable tourism that emphasizes environmental conservation while promoting local economic development. By reducing environmental impacts, marine ecotourism contributes to the socio-economic development of local communities. It is a nature-based, educational tourism model that should be managed in line with sustainability principles to ensure long-term benefits.

Course Highlights

• Introduction to marine ecotourism and its role in sustainable tourism

• Key principles of environmental conservation within the tourism industry

• Water-based and land-based activities in marine ecotourism

• Benefits of marine ecotourism for local economies and traditional sectors

Marine ecotourism supports the restoration of traditional economic activities, enhancing community livelihoods while preserving natural marine ecosystems.

Course Organizers

This course is organized by Fauna & Flora International Myanmar (FFI), at the invitation of Thant Myanmar. FFI is the world’s oldest international wildlife conservation organization, founded in 1903. With a presence in over 40 countries, FFI works to conserve threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, implementing sustainable solutions based on scientific research while considering human needs.