Evaluation of ecotourism potential in the northern coastline of the Persian Gulf |
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| Authors: | Jafar Nouri Afshin Danehkar Rozita Sharifipour |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Medical Sciences/University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran;(2) Department of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karadj, Iran;(3) Department of Environmental Management, Graduate School of Environment and Energy, Science and Research Campus, IAU, Tehran, Iran |
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| Abstract: | This research has identified areas located in the northern coastline of the Persian Gulf in the south of Iran, as strategic
and ecological sites, based on tourism potential assessing criteria. To this end coastal limits were identified by satellite
imagery in terms of shorelines and the maximum extent of water approach into the land and taking into consideration the characteristics
of the nearby coastal villages. The studied region was then compared to similar international criteria and experiences. The
original criteria were then divided into three main and four sub criteria. The Kangan region was found to have a potential
for tourism industry according to the mentioned criteria. Naiband Gulf with a score of 20 was ranked first followed by Asalouyeh
with a score of 18 and finally Taheri and Kangan Ports with scores of 16 and 15, respectively. With a high tourism industry
potential in the studied region the necessity of ecotourism quality enhancement and environmental management planning for
the northern shoreline of the Persian Gulf becomes of vital importance. |
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| Keywords: | Sustainable tourism Ecology criteria Coastal area Bushehr Persian Gulf |
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