Potency and development strategy of mangrove ecotourism in Karangantu Coastal Area of Banten Bay A Putri (a), F Yulianda (a), Sulistiono (a)*, CPH Simanjuntak (a), A Ervinia (a), B Subhan (b), T Nugroho (c)
a) Department of Aquatic Resources Management, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Bogor Agricultural University, Bogor, 16680
* onosulistiono[at]gmail.com
b)Department of Marine Science and Technology, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Bogor Agricultural University, Bogor, 16680
c)Department of Fisheries Resources Utilization, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Bogor Agricultural University, Bogor, 16680
Abstract
Karangantu coastal waters is one of the coastal areas that has the potential to develop ecotourism based on mangrove ecosystems. This study aims to analyze the potential of the mangrove ecosystem for ecotourism development. This study was conducted in October 2020 and February to March 2021 in the Karangantu mangrove tourism area of Banten Bay. Data was collected through field observations and interviews filling out questionnaires. The analysis was carried out on the tourism suitability index (TSI), carrying capacity, and management strategy using the Strength Weakness Opportunity Threat (SWOT). The results shows that the mangrove ecosystem of Karangantu was suitable to be used as an ecotourism area. Ecotourism development included mangrove tracking and boating, with a carrying capacity and trips of 192 people per day (and 4 trips), and187 people per day (and 4 trips), respectively. The development strategy prioritizes three alternative strategies including the rehabilitation of mangrove ecosystems, improving the quality of human resources, and improving facilities and infrastructure.
