Grouper-based coastal eco-marine-tourism in Gerokgak district, Bali

Abstract

The environmentally-aware marine tourism research aimed to analyze the degradation of environmental quality for marinculture, geographical indication for grouper products and then to formulate Gerokgak coastal eco-marine-tourism. The research method used survey, focus group discussion and laboratory examination. The degradation of marine waters in Gerokgak district has not occurred yet, but integrated control should continuously be done to keep integrated marinculture. Grouper products both seeds and fishes in Gerokgak district have been excellent. They are strongly caused by the appropriate Gerokgak coastal and marine waters quality, climate and unique culture of the local community. These potentials strongly support certificate for geographical indication to increase the national and international trade of grouper products and further support coastal eco-marine-tourism. The village governance should be more intensive in issuing permits for aquaculture business and fostering environmental health through customary rule or Awig-Awig for coastal villages. They should do structuring and developing Bangsal Beach for the object of center access to the sea cage cultivations, as well as Batu Agung Beach as center access to hatchery objects. The settings of eco-marine-tourism management should follow them with the intention to grow the area that refers to the structure of life, space, and pattern in harmony with the local culture.