Methods
In the recent field trip to North Stradbroke Island various findings and analysis regarding tourism and environment were made (Couturier, Jaine, Townsend, Weeks, Richardson & Bennett, 2011). Whale watching in the island attracts thousands of tourists each year. The potential negative impact can considerably be reduced as whale watching off the island coast provides benefits to the people and as well as to the marine environment. Apart from negative impacts of whale watching, there are other negative issues rising in the area, which is a matter of grave concern. The Queensland Government is committed to phasing out the sand mining on North Stradbroke Island also known as (Minjerribah Lee, Seddon, Corley, Ellis, Johnston, de Villiers, Preece & Carrick, 2010). The expanding existing industries on the island need to ensure a strong and sustainable economy for all those living there. In order to meet this commitment, the Queensland Government has developed the economic transition strategy for North Island Stradbroke. Stradbroke specific environmental values must be understood and appreciated by the community in general if the island is to be preserved authentically (Noad, Dunlop, Paton & Cato, 2008). The current scope of analysis reveals findings from the field trip related to the place of tourism, specifically for whale watching, which is of extreme interests. Tourism activities are known to promote a place and provide revenue earning for people living there. Tourism promotes sustainable development of an area as well. Due to the immense importance of whale watching activity and other species watching, North Stradbroke has earned quite a fame. It is an important place for the government of Queensland as well (Burns, Brooks, Clapham & Harrison, 2013). The Government promotes tourism in the area and conducts marketing activities in order to attract tourists to this location. However, there are various negative consequences meaning side-effects of tourism activity as well. It includes pollution, leading to increased carbon footprints, environmental damage and harm caused to marine and other animals in the area. The method for a field trip and key findings from the same has been discussed in great details to arrive at the impact from the tourism-related activity. There are a few recommendations provided at the end that can allow the creation of sustainable tourism and maintain it.
A field trip provides an excellent opportunity to learn. A field trip is a guided learning procedure, where our lecturer provided us to step by step procedure, where we could learn maximum and have an educational experience. In order to participate in the field trip, we had to enroll ourselves and pay certain fees, so that costs related to various factors can easily be arranged (Walker & Hawkins, 2013). After booking selves into the trip, a day was allotted to use when the trip would North Stradbroke Island have provided an opportunity to millions of tourists and students in large groups, the opportunity to get close with whales. We went aboard on one of the vessels to potentially view whales and other marine creatures, marine birds and sea life. Being on board a ship provides the best possibilities to learn regarding the unique marine environment. The captain and crew members seemed to have years of experience hence they were able to take the boat to the location where whale could be observed easily. They helped us further along with our lecturer, on educating use regarding migration patterns of birds from the South Pole, size of marine creatures, their breeding pattern, feeding habits, behaviors and other features (Peel, Smith & Childerhouse, 2016). The trip provided us with immense knowledge regarding man-made hazards which have endangered marine species.
Results
The trip lasted one entire day and while on the trip we had to take notes. I personally took notes from my lecturer as well as from the crew and captain. On returning from the field trip, I was extremely tired, hence I had no time to collect the notes on my computer or make a copy of the same. The very next day, I made it a point to jot down the notes properly as in the notes; my handwriting was often scribbled and often included the short form. The most important methodology followed on the field trip was noting down impact from tourism-related activity from the mouths of marine people themselves. We were guided regarding the method of field trip earlier in the class, however, the real experience varied immensely. I was engrossed in watching the animals and marine species as against taking down notes for the activity. However, I caught on my attention immediately to take down crucial points. I was also constantly recording conversations in audio files so that I could not miss out on any points discussed within the activity. As it was a day-long tour, it was very much possible that I miss out on specific points. But recording activity continuously led to including those points in my results also which I have missed out. Thus, from the above-detailed description regarding methodology, it can be understood that I followed observation methods. Then along with observation, I interpreted results to arrive at conclusion regarding the study. Observation allowed me to record the various happening around the activities that were conducted during the field trip. While interpreting the results of my study, I mostly made use of interpretation following inductive and qualitative analysis form the theories and concepts learned in class with that of observation. I also undertook comparison and came to the point that theories and concepts learned in class matched the observations that were made during the course of the study.
The field trip conducted was of tremendous value as all the team members had various learning from the same. The trip was able to throw light on some of the critical aspects of tourism as its impact on marine life was greatly felt. The Mariners or crew members of the ship told us that there has been decreased in the sighting of whale and other marine creatures. There are marks on whales, which have been bruised by the increased number of boats and ships in the region. Plastic floating in the ocean has also caused tremendous damage to aquatic life. As a result, marine birds have decreased in the region. Due to lack of marine life, birds have stopped coming in the region. They prefer to remain way off the coast, deep into the ocean where they can have access to continuous food. Along with our boat, there were several other boats, which were divulging deep into the ocean in search of whales (Schlacher & Lucrezi, 2010). An important result that was found during this field trip was carbon emissions, which has harmed the environment tremendously. The environmental concern which includes physical and biological impacts was noted. With rising plastic disposal and pollution in the ocean, some of the marine lives were undergoing a genetic transformation. While several deaths have been reported from plastic chocking, rising pollution, getting hit by boats and so on, there is a rise in carnivorous fishes that earlier was not present (Pearson, 2017). There is recently an ocean cleaning activity that has been undertaken by the local community in order that plastic pollution can be reduced. Fishing activity continues at its peak in the area, as the industry contributes a sizable income to the local population. This has also affected marine life as some fishes and aquatic animals are pushed deeper into the oceans.
Discussion
The islands are naturally present in different degrees of isolation, the species can evolve easily. The diversity of flora and fauna that flourished 200 years ago in southeastern Queensland is now sadly fading into a shadow, although the iconic Koala lives on borrowed time. The islands of the Gulf, Stradbroke mainly from the north, still retain a large part of this wealth (Allen, Behrendorff, Willsher, Kaluza & Oakey, 2017). Among the large mammals, for example, the surprisingly golden Macro pp and the genetically pronounced Koala Stradbroke is found. In fact, this Koala is the only natural population of the island that exists; other populations on the Australian Isles are introduced. The island is an important wildlife sanctuary. The new edition of the Bay Wild Guide in the Queensland Museum draws attention to the island’s biological diversity. In fact, the waters around the island will probably show even greater biodiversity (Huveneers, Meekan, Apps, Ferreira, Pannell & Vianna, 2017). In order to preserve the island’s natural value, even if it is sustainably damaged by sand mining, development, and other human effects, we must all explain its importance again and again if the opportunity is offered.
North Stradbroke is the second largest Sable Island in the world. It has a number of features, for example, Oceanside 18 mil swamps and natural and genetically separate koala. The old sand dunes were estimated at 300.000 years (Brown, Schlacher, Schoeman, Weston, Huijbers, Olds & Connolly, 2015). A complex sand layer system supports the well-packaged vegetation community, including the beautiful heath of wildflowers. A large freshwater foundation based on a complex system of lakes and wetlands of Perce and windows. Large parts of the Stradbroke, not only the swamp of 18000 are listed under Ramsar, the international Treaty of Wetlands, as well as the habitat of the French Camargue, the Volga Delta in Russia and Kerala in India. Migratory birds rely on Stradbroke as a halt to their difficult navigation from the north to the southern hemisphere along the bushland Asia migration routes. The last count of bird species reported on North Stradbroke is 362 (Walker & Hawkins, 2013). Many endangered or endangered species inhabit the island. The diversity of plant communities includes coastal sand dunes, tidal wetlands, freshwater wetlands, wild heaths, eucalyptus forests, rare coastal rainforests, and rocky capes. The island of Stradbroke in the north is of some ink to justify the continuation of the NDT, the actual mining activities. The reality is that the exploitation of the sand of distress destroys some parts; the island is still a natural treasure that deserves the highest level of protection, namely the status of the national park, and the end of the real mining activities (Schlacher & Thompson, 2008). This major tourist attraction plays a considerable role
The International Whaling Commission recognized as one of the management of the state authorities whales and resources is defined as all commercial whales, but the public awareness of whales in their natural artist (Moss, Tibby, Petherick, McGowan & Barr, 2013). Although the terms between the effects of the activity of cetacean species, regardless of AR-whales and dolphins or seals. Whale games are a variety of whale hunting around the abdomen, work is not necessarily the same. It should be noted that, in the determination of the whale display necessarily based on the boat, whale watching may optionally be necessary or ground whale platforms. The in the studio has also shown that boots may be related to drowned sound or ‘ mask ‘ whale vocalizations (Daley, Griggs & Marsh, 2008). This may mean that not being able dozens of mind to understand new, which includes the prevention of communications from biologically important mating may or danger or the amount that the animals should increase their vocalizations, an ERA may be Excess energy. Which was also associated with whale presumes disease of temporarily permanently connected areas. The addition of a new energy for the location of a new and moving a creation all the dozens of the death of excellent area as can be offset habitats in less-perhaps higher prey, inferior quality or at greater difficulty type reach of prey. All this has cost.
Even if there is good compatibility, the lack of overall management of whales in the region has dropped all vessels and whales final solution project in the region, probably unacceptable outcome (Burns, Brooks, Harrison, Franklin, Franklin, Paton & Clapham, 2014). The number of participants is limited to use with the license application and the number of licenses is limited. Understanding the effect of the whale as a leader is that organized crime is sometimes difficult to evaluate, especially the mystery. For example, it is often difficult to judge exactly the distance at sea, especially in bad weather. If regulation is based on absolute distance, enforcement may be difficult. Whale surveillance authorities often do not have the resources or logistical support (for example, whales can be isolated and inaccessible) (Avarua & Islands, 2008). Compliance monitoring can be very weak. In some areas of law enforcement, it’s the pressure; That is to say, the manager can declare criticize or put pressure on employees who do not respect ethics or who (Persian, note) are responsible. In addition, whale watching tracks tourists. A study in Scotland showed that many whale viewers involved in environmental work, half of whom were members of environmental groups and the presence of large volunteer organizations (Beaumont & Dredge, 2010). Tourism is the party attractions in the workplace suggests that sustainable fishing should be Whale-watching, where they can be trained by articles in journals and newsletters from environmental organizations or by sites like Earth. Tourists can also shape the environment to convince stakeholders, including interest, the environment, and concerns about the potential or potential for alienating their customers.
There is no doubt that an environmental project on whale watching can be considered sustainable. In accordance with sustainable practices and the consequences of their adjustment Tourism and Environment should also be regarded as one. Improvement of the condition of animals that is fundamental to their activities. Possibility to show the environmental potential as respect for the principles of protection is also important. This possibility can be discussed with where the non-consumer value use of whales (eg whale watching) in rural and coastal areas of North Stradbroke was three times higher than the value of the whale. Sustainable whales in Australia beaches provides the potential of Australian industry. In the countryside, it can be considered to be generating such as 12% of the local income the purpose of the process of ecological and global consumption animal products are logical for the development of the area. With consumerism tolerance almost every aspect of social life, but the use of nature is very difficult. Watching whale can give economic incentives to carry out this activity, but at the same time, ecotourism has to be honored. Ecotourism is a means of economic development in this context Protection. Time for the global economy to provide the big whales on the planet international recognition. Protective measures are at risk, as the other world continues to benefit from this rapid growth. The growing demand for whale watching is inherent and challenging as managers who can make changes in the behavior of animals in the short term.
At international and local level, the management of whale watching has to be conducted. Development of considerations for the use and protection of whales has to be improved. Recent shortcomings in the long-term management of whale watching. An integrated and adaptable monitoring system for permitted exchange rates and restrictions (LAC) needs to be set up. Recommend that LAC supervises the development of sustainable whaling on conservation and conservation of biodiversity has to be undertaken. Development of the international ethical code has to be developed. Nature is complex with different cultural values. Approved development problem in Ecotourism, with an integrated protocol, can attend to it. Sustainable benefits, taking into account the general vision of sustainable financial benefits, could be applied as Principles of protection Ecotourism offers a business model that makes this possible. Value and development through communication will provide environmental effects including knowledge and habits of the population. Multifunctional, taught and transformed in relation to the globalization of the environment. Globalization, which influences cultural discourse in local and external calls as is questionable.
Conclusion
Whales can have a number of socio-economic benefits and will help and the public is able to see, instead of living resource whales economically noticing dead. Target species, however, have direct and indirect implications. Environmentally friendly and economically viable, these impacts have to be minimized. For the whale, estimation is stable within a certain area, the resistance of a confirmed zone to a particular region. In many regions, there is an accreditation system where traders are trained and certain rules for example, following guidelines and instructions on whaling training, the use of environmentally friendly methods, and these systems can be useful if standards are monitored high certification and system calls are adequately controlled and widely recognized. In this context, it was called for International Whaling training an ecological tourism whale that can be used as a reference point for an accreditation program or a model boat. Such programs can boost tourism activity in a sustainable manner and help in the growth of the industry as well. Moreover, steps to reduce pollution and disturbances especially during the mating season are mandatory to ensure a safe breeding ground. There needs to be awareness brought about within the local community and a broader spectrum of tourists visiting the place. This would ensure that direct beneficial impacts are generated. The local community can greatly benefit from the sustainable development of the area and varied tourism activities.
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