Dissertation
Socio-economic response to the touristic feeding of Australian humpback dolphins: The case of Tin Can Bay, South East Queensland
University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Sunshine Coast
2018
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25907/00498
Abstract
Using quantitative and qualitative methods, this study explored community perspectives, economic influence and visitors' responses attributed to dolphin feeding tourism activity involving Australian humpback dolphins (Sousa sahulensis) in Tin Can Bay, Queensland Australia. This was undertaken in the context of a wildlife interaction model. The local community was found to support the economic and social benefits of the activity but raised concerns about inequities that flowed from the activity. The economic influence of the activity was proven to be more beneficial to the region than to the community in which the dolphin feeding occurred. This highlights the need for regional assessment of economic benefits in destination planning rather than simply focusing on benefits that accrue to the host community. Different factors affected the satisfaction of visitors with the feeding experience. Getting close to the dolphins was particularly influential in stimulating motivations to contribute to dolphin (and environment) conservation.
Details
- Title
- Socio-economic response to the touristic feeding of Australian humpback dolphins: The case of Tin Can Bay, South East Queensland
- Authors
- Ximena Arango-Estevez
- Contributors
- R W (Bill) Carter (Supervisor)
- Awarding institution
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- DOI
- 10.25907/00498
- Organisation Unit
- School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451388802621
- Output Type
- Dissertation
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