Presented by:-

Batch -3
Ecotourism :-
“responsible travel to natural areas that
conserves environment and improves the
well being of local people”
 Ecotourismis about connecting
conservation ,communities and sustainable
travel.
Objectives:-

Minimize impact
Provides positive experience for
both visitors and host.
Provides financial benefits and
empowerment of local peoples.
Mangrove resources as ecotourism
assets :-
Plant and animal biodiversity:
Livelihood diversity:-
 What are the possible ecotourism
activities ???.......
Mangrove site seeing:-
1.Natural walk
2. boat safari.
3 .watch tower.
4.kayaking
 Sport fisheries
 Game fishing.
 Snorkelling.
 Bird watching.
 Photography.
 Water wading.
 To watch site specific endemic species.
 Cottages
 Nature resorts.
 Night cruises .
 Research and educational trips.
Constraints:-

 Lack of biodiversity data base

 Less local community involvement
 Lackof local government attention and
support
 Inadequate skill to interprit mangrove
resourses
Conclusion:-

 Mangrove ecotourism site should be provided with good

transportation .
 Local community and tourist should be made aware of sustainable
utilization.
 Mangroves site should be well arranged and cleanly maintained
without affecting the plant population but still making it attractive
and visually appealing.
 Safe cottages and resorts should be made more secure so that
tourist should feel safe.
 Awareness should be provided to both tourists and hosts regarding
the possibility of tourism
Thank you.....