Strategy of maritime tourism management Areas (case study in Gorontalo Province)

Abstract

This research was conducted in July-October 2023. The research location is in the Barrier Reef (barrier reef) in the waters of Botutonuo Village, Kabila Bone, Bone Bolango Regency, Gorontalo Province. The consideration of choosing this location is because there is a barrier reef and there is also a coral transplantation which is located directly opposite the Botutonuo Beach Tourism, so it is important to conduct a study on the development of marine tourism potential which can later be developed to improve the welfare of the local community and its surroundings, the location. Method and Research Design Coral reefs require optimal environmental conditions, namely at warm temperatures around above 20o C to be able to grow and reproduce well. Coral reefs also choose to live in clear and unpolluted water environments. Based on the results and discussions, the conclusions are as follows: The biophysical waters of Botutonuo Village are in good condition as indicated by the high diversity index value; The level of land suitability for snorkeling and diving tourism at stations II and III is in the appropriate category, while station III for each of these tours is in the unsuitable category; The carrying capacity for snorkeling tourism at station I is 53 people/day and station II people/day, while the carrying capacity for diving activities at each station is 14 people/day;