Preliminary communication

https://doi.org/10.18048/2021.61.01.

Environment Pollution in Croatia as a Consequence of Nautical Ports Development

Mirjana Kovačić orcid.org/0000-0002-3470-1679 ; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Rijeka, Croatia
Matea Horvat ; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Rijeka, Croatia

Abstract

The paper research the impact of nautical tourism on environmental pollution focusing on nautical
ports. Based on data on the number of nautical ports in Croatia and previous research, various case
studies and laws have been passed. Although the development of nautical tourism cannot be stopped
despite a series of harmful effects, the reduction of environmental pollution can be influenced by
emphasizing legal regulations, establishing a quality system as well as defining marine protected areas
(MPA). The aim of this paper is to raise awareness of the importance of a clean and healthy ecosystem
in the long run, not only in the seasonal parts of the year in order to preserve the environment and
ultimately the future of humanity.

Keywords

Nautical tourism; nautical ports; pollution of the marine environment; marine protected area

Hrčak ID:

272251

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/272251

Publication date:

29.12.2021.

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