Identification of marine ecotourism objects on Pulau Jemur, Riau Province, Indonesia

Marine ecotourism is a form of tourism involving visiting fragments, pristines and relatively undisturbed marine ecosystem areas. Pulau Jemur is a common term for a group of small islands located in the middle of the Malacca Strait, Pasir Limau Kapas District, Rokan Hilir Regency, Riau. This study a...

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Published in:IOP conference series. Earth and environmental science 2019-11, Vol.348 (1), p.12032
Main Authors: Effendi, I, Elizal, E, Jupendri, J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal species
Bathing
Coastal ecosystems
Cooking
Coral reefs
Ecotourism
Fishing
Flora
Hiking
Marine ecosystems
Object recognition
Ocean floor
Seawater
Snorkeling
Species
Swimming
Tourism
Tourist activities
Underwater
Uniqueness
Water circulation
Water column
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Summary:Marine ecotourism is a form of tourism involving visiting fragments, pristines and relatively undisturbed marine ecosystem areas. Pulau Jemur is a common term for a group of small islands located in the middle of the Malacca Strait, Pasir Limau Kapas District, Rokan Hilir Regency, Riau. This study aimed to identify potential marine ecotourism objects in the area. The research was carried out by recognizing, identifying, observing some marine ecotourism objects on land, in water column, and on the sea floor. Including the beauty, uniqueness and diversity of flora, fauna and other natural phenomenon. It is determined that the potential marine ecotourism objects on the area include; 1) diversity, beauty, and the uniqueness of the species of coastal vegetation. 2) diversity, beauty, and the uniqueness of the animal species on coastal ecosystems 3) some historical objects related to maritime life in the past 4) the beauty and uniqueness of beaches and sea water. 5) diversity, beauty, and the uniqueness of fish species and shallow marine coral reefs. Tourism activities can be in the form of sea sightseeing tour, underwater life boat viewing, snorkeling, diving, swimming, sun bathing, hiking, fishing, joining fishing with fishermen, cooking, eating, etc.
ISSN:1755-1307
1755-1315
DOI:10.1088/1755-1315/348/1/012032