Review article

Preservation of Natural Resources in Croatian Nautical Tourism

Kristina Dogan ; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Rijeka, Croatia
Tea Mršić ; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Rijeka, Croatia

Abstract

This paper deals with nautical tourism, one of the most important drivers of economic development in the world, and describes changes occurring in the marine environment under the influence of nautical tourism and ports as a result of the circulation of yachts and boats. Development of nautical tourism brings along increased numbers of vessels and moorings and newly constructed nautical ports, thus increasing the possibility of pollution of the sea and the coastline. Nautical ports are one of the largest users of marine waters and coastline and in pursuing their efficient development they should strive toward the promotion of environmental protection. The paper defines most common pollutions resulting from yachts and boats in nautical ports and proposes measures to overcome their negative impact upon the port water area.

Keywords

nautical tourism; nautical ports; marine environment pollution; sustainable development

Hrčak ID:

120359

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/120359

Publication date:

28.4.2014.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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