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Integrated Ecological and Socio-Economic Assessment for Sustainable Marine Ecotourism Development in Lihaga Island: An Ecosystem Service-Based Approach Manembu, Indri Shelovita; Mamangkey, Noldy G.F.; Manengkey, Hermanto W.K.; Rembet, Unstain N.W.J.; Rondonuwu, Ari B.
Jurnal Ilmiah PLATAX Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): ISSUE JANUARY-JUNE 2026
Publisher : Sam Ratulangi University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35800/jip.v14i1.66733

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Lihaga Island, positioned within Indonesia's Likupang Special Economic Zone, exemplifies the challenge of balancing tourism development with ecosystem conservation. This study integrates ecological and socio-economic assessments to inform sustainable management of marine ecotourism. Ecological data were collected using the Line Intercept Transect method across three stations at 3- and 10-meter depths. Results revealed a mean hard coral cover of 30.63%, which is classified as moderate according to the Indonesian Ministry of Environment Decree No. 4/2001, though significant spatial variation was observed across stations. Thirty-four coral genera were identified, dominated by Porites (36.12%). The Tourism Suitability Index scored 62%, indicating conditional suitability for diving and snorkeling. Community surveys (n=60) demonstrated overwhelming support for ecotourism (90% positive), with all respondents expressing interest in tourism village programs. However, 40% lacked tourism experience, indicating a need for capacity building. Findings reveal that sustainable development requires integrated spatial zoning, community empowerment, reef restoration, and monitoring systems. This research contributes integrated assessment frameworks for ecotourism in Indonesian Special Economic Zones and provides actionable recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders. Keywords: coral reef assessment, ecosystem services, marine ecotourism, sustainable tourism  
Co-Authors Alex D. Kambey Alfret Luasunaung Antonius P. Rumengan Ari B Rondonuwu, Ari B Ari B. Rondonuwu Arunde, Preti Azani, Audia Azizah Billy Theodorus Wagey Calvyn F. A. Sondak, Calvyn F. A. Carolus Paulus Paruntu Coloay, Clive Griffen D Bengen Darmono, Oktaviano P. Darwasito, Suria Daryanto, Adityas Andrew Deiske Adeliene Sumilat, Deiske Adeliene Dien, Heffry Veibert Dietriech Geoffrey Bengen dumas, Davis Wijaksana Extrada Edwin D Ngangi Ekel, Jouvan Randy Elvy L. Ginting, Elvy L. Erly Kaligis Erly Y. Kaligis, Erly Y. F Yulinda Farnis B. Boneka Farnis Boneka Fauzanabri, Renno Ferdinan Yulianda Ferdinand Frans Tilaar Ginting, Elvy Like Grevo S Gerung Gustaf Mamangkey Hermanto W. K. Manengkey Inneke F. M Rumengan Janny D Kusen Jardie A. Andaki Joice R.T.S.L Rimper Joshian N.W. Schaduw Kalebos, Roosa C. Kambey, Alex Kamuntuan, Reffando Alfaro Fabio Fabien Khristin I. F. Kondoy, Khristin I. F. Kumampung, Deslie L.A Adrianto Lalamentik, Laurentius Th. X. Laliboso, Jurwin A. Lawrence J. L. Lumingas Lenak, Maria Magdalena Lintang, Rosita Anggreiny J Losu, Anggun Luasunaung, Alfrets Luky Adrianto Lumingas, Aaron R. T. Luturkey, Maureen Fenesya Makapedua, Daisy M. Malinggas, Christin R.M Mamangkey, Noldy G.F Mamangkey, Noldy G.F. Mandagi, Stephanus Vianny Mandei, Kania F.A. Manengkey, Hermanto W. K Manengkey, Hermanto W.K. Manengkey, Hermanto Wem Kling Mangindaan, Remy Manopo, Victoria E. N. Mantiri, Desy M. H Mantiri, Rose Manu, Lusia Markus T. Lasut Maryen, Yakob Oskar Maxs, Marten Medy Ompi Natalie D Rumampuk Naung, Pelia Nickson J. Kawung, Nickson J. Ode Mantra, Syahrun Oli, Aris Putra Pratiwi, Utary Purba, Dhebby Rangan, Jety K. Ridwan Lasabuda Rignolda Djamaluddin Robert A. Bara Roeroe, Kakaskasen Andreas Roeroe, Wailan Rumampuk, Natalie Detty Rumengan, Antonius Petrus Sagai, Bonnke Sambali, Hariyani Sandra Tilaar Silvana Dinaintang Harikedua Sinjal, Cathrien A. L Sinjal, Chatrien A. L Siti Suhaeni, Siti Stenly Wullur Stephanus V Mandagi Sumilat, Deiske Adeleine Suzanne L Undap Takarendehang, Roberto Tampanguma, Biondi Unstain N. W. J. Rembet, Unstain N. W. J. Unstain N.W.J. Rembet Veibe Warouw Yogo Pamungkas, Yogo