DEVELOPMENT OF MANGROVE ECOTOURISM BASED ON MANGROVE CRAB CULTIVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS OF COASTAL COMMUNITIES FROM A PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVE

Alis Mukhlis; Muhammad Sarjan

Authors

Alis Mukhlis Sustainable Agriculture Doctoral Program, University of Mataram, 83115 Mataram City, West Nusa Tenggara, INDONESIA. Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0885-4302
Muhammad Sarjan Faculty of Agriculture, University of Mataram, 83115 Mataram City, West Nusa Tenggara, INDONESIA. Author

Keywords:

Mangrove ecotourism, mangrove crab cultivation, livelihoods, coast, sustainable development

Abstract

The development of mangrove ecotourism based on mangrove crab cultivation, in the long term not only provides economic benefits for the community, but also contributes to environmental preservation and sustainability of natural resources. This is in line with philosophical principles which teach that humans and nature must live side by side in harmony and support each other for the sustainability of life in the future. This paper examines the integration between philosophy, the development of mangrove ecotourism based on mangrove crab cultivation, and efforts to realize sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities. By applying a holistic approach and considering ethics, mangrove ecotourism activities and mangrove crab cultivation have the potential to be wise solutions for combining human needs and nature conservation. This integration can provide economic benefits for the community, while preserving the mangrove ecosystem as a natural habitat for mangrove crabs. Apart from that, this activity supports community empowerment, resilience of coastal communities, development of appropriate policies, as well as paying attention to ethical aspects in managing natural resources and interactions with local communities. With collaboration and joint efforts from various parties, mangrove ecotourism based on mangrove crab cultivation has promising future prospects in realizing sustainable development, environmental preservation, and improving the welfare of coastal communities as a whole.

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