Perspective Chapter: Mangrove Conservation – An Ecotourism Approach

Abstract

The chapter we propose includes the following: The uniqueness of the mangrove ecosystem, the mangrove ecosystem is a unique ecotone, which connects the life of land and marine biota. Its diversity of plants and fauna is typical, namely, true mangrove plants, associated mangrove plants, crustaceans, mollusks, fish, reptiles and birds. The existence of mangrove flora and fauna is an attraction for ecotourism, scientific interpretation and educational materials for the community for mangrove conservation. Principles in conservation include preservation, protection and sustainable use. Ecotourism is the sustainable use of mangroves, which combines three main aspects, namely, ecology, economy and evaluating community opinion. Examples of the use of mangrove ecosystems are for ecotourism in Bali, Indonesia. The manuscript has a valuable contribution on the importance of the mangrove ecosystems in ecotourism.