Spatial dynamics and substrate impacts of recreational snorkelers and scuba divers in hawaiian marine protected areas

Journal of Coastal Conservation

Volumn 12, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 209-216

  Meyer, Carl G ^a   Holland, Kim N ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII   (United States)

Author keywords

Coral damage; Ecotourism; Gis; Recreation impact; Scuba diving; Snorkeling

Indexed keywords

ANTHOZOA;

EID: 79960397391     PISSN: 14000350     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11852-009-0043-1     Document Type: Article

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