pollution on ecotourism in trinidad&tobago?

Question

i will like to know what effects pollution have on ecotourism in trinidad&tobago

Answer 1

Around the world, ecotourism has been heralded as a panacea: a way to fund conservation and scientific research, protect fragile and pristine ecosystems, benefit rural communities, promote development in poor countries, enhance ecological and cultural sensitivity, instill environmental awareness and a social conscience in the travel industry, satisfy and educate the discriminating tourist, and, some claim, build world peace. Although “green” travel is being aggressively marketed as a “win-win” solution for Third World countries, the environment, the tourist, and the travel industry, we are beginning to realize that ecotourism is a far more complex reality than what was originally envisioned in the 1970s when it was in its infancy.


Cruise ship tourism is proclaimed by the sea trade industry to be a boon, yet for the island nations of the Caribbean Basin, the benefits of the expanding industry may be in opposition with their overall development objectives. While Caribbean tourism associations are projecting better than ever trends in cruise passenger arrivals, unsightly and hazardous pollution problems are mounting on sea floors, in harbors and in coastal areas. Meanwhile international standards for protection of the water resources and regulation of waste disposal are largely ineffective at curbing the escalating pollution problems.

Severe manifestations of these effects are now visible from the rails of cruise ships, in the water and on the shores of Caribbean islands. These trends threaten the integrity of beaches and crystal-clear waters which attract tourists--seriously depressing the economies which might have benefitted from the tourism boon. Pollution from heavy coastal development and tourism is also a major contributor to the degradation of water resources and contributes to the destruction of coral reefs--one of the most endangered ecosystems on the earth. The pollution which threatens fish populations and marine life, also contribute to public health concerns ashore. The worsening of water pollution in the Caribbean can partially be attributed to increased cruise ship traffic. Environmental concerns stemming from cruise ship waste disposal already pose an economic drain to Caribbean nations as increasing pollution levels discourage exploitation of the islands' comparative advantage--natural beauty--which translates into $7 billion annually in tourism.

In summary, over-exploitation and pollution of coastal areas and water resources in the Caribbean stem from business interests, wealthy consumers, the growing number of coastal poor and governments attempts to balance conflicting development goals. This paper will argue that careful planning for "eco-development," that involves environmentally-sound parallel development initiatives, could reverse the negative effects on the sea trade expansion, improve social infrastructure and create sustained economic opportunity for struggling Caribbean economies.


In addition to the harm that a too rapidly expanding ecotourism sector may unwittingly inflict upon itself, there are some other human activities that may make a place much less attractive to tourists seeking unspoiled natural areas. One of the most rapidly growing threats to hiking trails, sensitive habitats and natural tranquility are off-road motorcycles and all terrain vehicles (ATVs). These heavy machines with deep-treaded tires can render a vulnerable trail almost useless to any other users after only a few passes. Popular hiking trails have already been heavily rutted and eroded by thoughtless ATV riders. Unfortunately, their destructive effects are not limited to trails. Some users of these high-powered machines have indiscriminately torn up lakeshore vegetation, churned up beaches and sand dunes, gouged deep scars across vulnerable wetlands and salt marshes and destroyed fragile flora and habitats on coastal rocky barrens. Riders have also been known to harass and disturb wildlife, sometimes inadvertently, but all too often, intentionally. Farmers too are growing concerned about illegal incursions of these machines onto farmlands where they damage crops, degrade landscapes and disturb livestock. There is little effective regulation of ATV use in either province, and governments have done little to curb their growing environmental impact.

There are many other activities that may also undermine a region's ability to attract ecotourists. Forestry practices are poorly regulated and widely considered unsustainable. Huge swaths of public and private woodlands are devastated annually by highly mechanized clear cutting throughout the region. Mature, ecologically healthy and biologically diverse natural forests are a rarity in the Maritimes. Any extended wilderness journey on foot or by canoe is sure to be marred by encounters with the unsightly aftermath of commercial deforestation. Hunting also threatens the peace of mind of wilderness travelers seeking an enjoyable outdoor experience for its own sake. Most woodlands are virtually off-limits to safety conscious naturalists and hikers during the fall hunting season. Recurring proposals for a spring bear hunt, and the introduction of wild turkeys for a spring hunt, threaten to close the woodlands to other legitimate users for even longer periods.

Answer 2

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