Zoning In Sabu Raijua Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia In Maintaining Coral Reef Ecosystem Conservation And Sustainable Coastal Management

Abstract

LThe benefits of coral reef ecosystems consist of economic, ecological and socio-cultural benefits. Coral reefs are an ecosystem that plays an important role in coastal areas. Anthropogenic and natural pressures then influence the condition of coral reefs. Changes in coral reef ecosystems will have an impact on the availability of fish resources. Damage to coral reefs due to inappropriate fishing activities can reduce the amount of fish resources available. This  research  adopts  a  qualitative  method  of  collecting  data  through  in-depth interviews. The approach method used is empirical juridical, analytical descriptive research specifications, the data used is primary and secondary data and analysis uses qualitative methods. Research objects include data and information about the development of tourist areas, coral reef conservation, sustainable coasts, as well as legal materials and other supporting data. The study results help local governments, coral reef tourism managers, communities in developing coral reef tourism and help provide a frame of reference for policy makers to consider in developing sustainable tourism areas and coral reef conservation. The coastal ecosystems are increasingly threatened by coastal development and climate change. Coral reefs provide vital climate change mitigation and adaptation ecosystem services, but have experienced widespread decline throughout tropical regions requiring conservation efforts. Tourism and related human activities have become a stimulus for coastal erosion. Coral reef ecotourism can be developed, which is one form of implementing coral reef conservation. Utilization of the potential and development of coral reefs as tourist attractions as well as conservation land, which is managed through collaborative partnerships between local governments and fish farmers, traders, boat operators and community members. Coral reef ecosystem tourism can bring additional income benefits to local communities and indirectly preserve coral reef ecosystems and sustainable coastal planning.