Coral reefs : tourism, conservation and management- Front Cover -- Coral reefs : tourism, conservation and management -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Figures -- Tables -- Abbreviations -- Contributors -- Preface -- Chapter 1: Coral reef systems as a tourism resource -- Introduction -- The human dimensions in coral reef management -- The protection status of coral reefs -- Threats to coral reefs -- Demand and supply perspectives -- Community resilience -- Conclusion -- References -- PART I: The ecology and governance of coral reefs -- Chapter 2: Coral reefs: impacts and sustainability in the South Pacific Islands -- Introduction -- A review of South Pacific coral reefs -- Issues, challenges and management of coral reefs in Fiji, Solomon Islands and Tonga -- Regional initiatives for coral reef sustainability in the South Pacific -- Conclusion and future directions -- References -- Chapter 3: Coral-based tourism in Egypt's Red Sea -- Introduction -- Economic importance of coral reef-based tourism in the Egyptian Red Sea -- Threats to coral reefs -- Sustainability and governance -- Sustainable tourism -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Australia's Great Barrier Reef - protection, threats, value and tourism use -- Introduction -- Discussion and conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5: Strategic Caribbean coral reef tourism management -- A strategic management perspective -- Coral reefs -- Caribbean coral reefs -- Comparative results -- Conclusion -- References -- PART II: Threats and sustainability issues facing coral reef tourism -- Chapter 6: The potential for coral bleaching to affect long-term destination sustainability -- Introduction -- Literature review -- The value of Great Barrier Reef tourism -- The Cairns tourism industry -- Method -- Survey results -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References.

Chapter 7: Belize Barrier Reef System: a threatened biodiversity hotspot -- The Belize Barrier Reef -- Reef ecology -- Tourism -- Ecosystem services -- Threats and impacts -- Management strategies -- References -- Chapter 8: Coral reefs of the Florida Keys: the threats of a changing sea -- Introduction -- The Florida Keys' coral reefs -- What is threatening the Florida Keys' coral reefs? -- Action taken to support conservation and protection of the reefs -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 9: Whale shark tourism at Ningaloo Reef: successes, challenges and what's next? -- Introduction -- Overview of tourism at Ningaloo Reef -- What is a common pool resource? -- Whale shark tourism -- The commons issue: managing whale shark tourism -- Issues of fairness -- Conclusion -- References -- PART III: Development and management of coral reef tourism activities -- Chapter 10: Ecotourism and coral reef restoration: case studies from Thailand and the Maldives -- Introduction -- Reefscapers programme in Landaa Giraavaru, Baa Atoll, Maldives -- New Heaven Reef Conservation Program, Koh Tao, Thailand -- Concluding thoughts -- References -- Chapter 11: Tourism and fishing in paradise: a case study of the Maldives -- Introduction to the Maldives -- Tourism in the Maldives -- Fishing in the Maldives -- Industry comparison -- Interaction between fishing and tourism and environment -- Managing for reef impacts and risks -- Moving forward -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 12: A narrative approach to understanding recreational dive tourists' experiences on coral reefs -- Introduction -- Methods -- Findings -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 13: Tourist satisfaction and expenditures in a reef-adjoining dolphin watching industry in Lovina, Bali Indonesia -- Introduction -- Methods -- Results -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References.

Chapter 14: Tourism development and impacts on reef conservation in Brazil -- Introduction -- Brazilian coastline overview -- Coastal tourism in the north-east region -- Coral reefs and the diving industry in Brazil -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 15: Impacts of vessel-based day tours on coral reefs: observations from snorkel tours in Maui, Hawai'i -- Introduction -- Methods -- Findings -- Discussion and conclusions -- Acknowledgement -- References -- PART IV: Indigenous use, the media and the way forward -- Chapter 16: Indigenous coral reef tourism -- Introduction -- Who are the ICRC? -- Traditional values associated with coral reefs -- Coral reef issues for Indigenous and local communities -- Coral reef tourism: motivations and attractions -- Impacts of tourism on Indigenous and local communities and their coral reef habitats -- Indigenous and local community involvement in coral reef tourism -- The international regulatory environment: Indigenous and local communities and tourism -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 17: Media in coral reef tourism management: indications from online travel magazines -- Introduction -- Tourism and media -- Destination image -- The framing effect -- Managing tourism through media -- Methods -- Findings and discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 18: Findings and research issues - where to go from here? -- Introduction -- Sustainability -- Drivers of coral reef use and management -- Water quality -- Climate change -- Many reasons for hope -- The way forward -- Conclusion -- References -- Index.