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Journal : International Journal of Applied Biology

Development Strategy of Babana Mangrove Ecotourism in Larompong Selatan District, Luwu Regency Wahyuti, Wahyuti; Ummung, Andi; Massiseng, Andi Nur Apung; Daris, Lukman; Nurwahidah
International Journal of Applied Biology Vol. 7 No. 1 (2023): International Journal of Applied Biology
Publisher : Hasanuddin University

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The mangrove ecosystem in the Babana area has the potential for developing ecotourism activities. This study aims to identify the potential of the Babana mangrove ecotourism in Larompong Selatan District, and to analyze the Babana mangrove ecotourism development strategy in Larompong Selatan District. This research was conducted from May to July 2022 and was carried out in the Babana mangrove ecotourism area, Larompong Selatan District, Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi Province. Data collection was carried out through field surveys and interviews using a questionnaire. The method used in this study was SWOT analysis. The results of this study indicate that the potential for Babana mangrove ecotourism is the uniqueness of the mangrove ecosystem lies in the presence of a rainbow bridge which is the main attraction for Babana mangrove ecotourism. The Babana mangrove ecotourism development strategy has great opportunities but also has weaknesses. The strategy for developing the Babana mangrove ecotourism in Larompong Selatan District, Luwu Regency, is to create complex concepts related to the development of mangrove ecotourism by the interests of visitors and involve the community to participate in it, improve facilities and infrastructure and increase human resources for the development of mangrove ecotourism, increase the attractiveness and cleanliness and safety of ecotourism mangroves, and optimizing promotion and interpretation for visitors.
The Status of Diversity of Coral Reefs and Reef Fish Supporting Marine Tourism on Kodingareng Keke Island, Makassar City Daris, Lukman; Massiseng, Andi Nur Apung; Jaya, Jaya; Wahyuti, Wahyuti; Zaenab, St
International Journal of Applied Biology Vol. 7 No. 1 (2023): International Journal of Applied Biology
Publisher : Hasanuddin University

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This study aimed to determine the potential diversity of the coral reef and coral reef fish ecosystems of Kodingareng Keke Island and the development strategies and priorities of Kodingareng Keke Island as a marine tourism destination. This research used purposive sampling with 50 respondents. The coral data collection method was Line Intercept Transect (LIT), with a transect line length of 50 meters and depth of 5 meters. The process used to obtain coral reef fish data was the Underwater Visual Census (UVC). The analysis showed that the average coral ranged from 63,6% to 77,8%. The average abundance of fish at 3 observation stations, namely Station I (17,65%), station II (14,78%) and Station III (18,67%), thus it can be concluded that this location is feasible for snorkelling and diving tourism. The priority programs for the development of the marine tourism area of Kodingareng Keke Island include increasing supervision, creating periodical Object Development Master Plans (RIPO), implementing local regulations on the use of coastal resources, involving local communities, the general public and the government in nature conservation activities, setting labour standards and improving the quality of local human resources through training.