Development Strategy of Marine Tourism

Abstract

This research was carried out in July-October 2023. The research location was in the Barrier Reef in the waters of Botutonuo Village, Kacataman Kabila Bone, Bone Bolango Regency, Gorontalo Province. The consideration for choosing this location is because there is a barrier coral reef and there is also a coral transplant which is located directly opposite the Botutonuo Beach Tourism, so it is important to carry out a study on the development of marine tourism potential which can later be developed to improve the welfare of the local community and its surroundings, this location.Methodand Research Design Coral reefs require optimal environmental conditions, namely warm temperatures above 20o C to be able to grow and reproduce well. Coral reefs also choose to live in clear and unpolluted waters. Based on the results and discussion, the conclusions are as follows: The biophysical waters of Botutonuo Village are in good condition as indicated by a high diversity index value; The level of land suitability for snorkeling and diving tourism at stations II and III is in the suitable category, while station III at each of these tourism sites is in the unsuitable category; The carrying capacity for snorkelling tourism at station I is 53 people/day and at station II people/day, while the carrying capacity for diving activities at each station is 14 people/day.