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In these modern environmentally conscious times, ecotourism has a risen as an influential and driving force in many small areas of the world. In this paper, I hope to discuss Ecotourism and its history, but more importantly look at the debate on whether it is in fact a useful tool in sustaining and perserving marine areas, specifically in the Bahamas.
Introduction
-Basic definition of Ecotourism
-Differences between Òregular tourismÓ and Ecotourism
-What is necessary to call it Ecotourism
-History of Ecotourism
-within the Bahamas
-outside
Comparison
-differences and similarities to other areas around the word
Affects on environment
-Benefits
-Economic- Areas with Ecotourism provide a major financial benefit as a large industry within their community
-Environmental- In an honest effort to remove some of the disastrous impact of normal tourism, ecotourism provides a more environmentally friendly alternative in comparison
-Drawbacks: The Argument against Ecotourism
-Political
-Financial concerns
-Population Issues- Ecotourism draws in many projects and in some cases, displaces native populations
-Environmental Impact- Whether or not Ecotourism in itself is actually low impact on the flora and marine life
Conclusion-
Past, Present, and future: Where Ecotourism headed in the future within the Bahamas and other areas, and can there be answers to some of the drawbacks allowing for a widely agreed upon solution
-Possibilities and Suggestions for future of Ecotourism
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