How Eco-Spatial Edutourism Support Sustainability in Coastal Areas in South Malang, Indonesia?

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11137/1982-3908_2023_46_47725

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Tourism, Marine Conservation, Environmental

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the effect of edutourism based on eco-spatial to support sustainability in coastal areas in South Malang, East Java, Indonesia. The qualitative research design is conducted at Kondang Merak Beach, Pesanggrahan Beach, Bajulmati Beach, CMC (Clungup Mangrove Conservation) Tiga Warna, Tamban Beach, and Perawan Beach, which located in South Malang Regency, East Java, Indonesia. Data were taken using participant observation, documentation, and in-depth interviews. Data analysis used qualitative analysis from Miles and Huberman, consisting of three stages, reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The result found that each beach has unique qualities depending on the surrounding  environment and can be developed into an edutourism destination. Edutourism has benefited environmental sustainability, showed in the condition of natural resources in maintained tourist attractions (mangroves, coral reefs, pine shrimp, sea pandanus, turtles, and crabs), and maintained cleanliness at tourist areas. 

Author Biographies

Sumarmi Sumarmi, Department of Geography, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia

Department of Geography

Ardiyanto Tanjung, Department of Geography, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia

Department of Geography

Alfyananda Kurnia Putra, Department of Geography, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia

Department of Geography

Siti Zubaidah, Department of Biology, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia

Department of Biology

Rajendra P Shrestha, Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand

Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate

Agung Suprianto, Department of Geography, Universitas PGRI Kanjuruhan Malang, Indonesia

Department of Geography

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2023-10-10

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