Potensi Pengembangan Ekowisata di Kawasan Konservasi Lamun Trikora, Bintan, Kepulauan Riau
ABSTRACT: Seagrass conservation area of
Trikora has interesting natural resource and environment, so it has the
potential to be developed for marine ecotourism sector. Development of
ecotourism to the future requires comprehensive data. This research aims to
providing data about the potential of marine ecotourism development in seagrass
conservation area of Trikora, Bintan Regency, Kepulauan Riau Province. Survey
was conducted at Teluk Bakau village, Malang Rapat village and Berakit village
on 2016, August and September. Ecological parameters, seagrass vegetation
structures, species of aquatic organism are very supportive marine ecotourism
in these areas. Tourism Suitability Index (TSI) is at value of very
appropriate, with Tourism Carrying Capacity (TCC) is 25.083 people per day or
175.581 people per week. Public perception about marine ecotourism development
in these areas is good, especially on regional development and employment for
local communities’ aspect.
Keyword: Bintan, marine
ecotourism,development area
Penulis: Ilham Ilahi, Aras Mulyadi,
Dessy Yoswaty
Kode Jurnal: jpperikanandd160534
