An exploration of a mini-guide programme: Training local children in sea turtle conservation and ecotourism in Brazil

Journal of Ecotourism

Volumn 11, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 48-55

  Pegas, Fernanda ^a   Coghlan, Alexandra ^a   Rocha, Valeria ^b  

^a GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

^b TAMAR   (Brazil)

Author keywords

Brazil; environmental education; Praia do Forte; sustainable tourism; TAMAR

Indexed keywords

COMMUNITY STRUCTURE; ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT; ECOTOURISM; ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE; ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION; LEARNING; LOCAL PARTICIPATION; MARINE ECOSYSTEM; PERCEPTION; SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACT; SPECIES CONSERVATION; SUSTAINABILITY; TURTLE; YOUNG POPULATION;

BAHIA; BRAZIL; PRAIA DO FORTE;

CHELONIIDAE;

EID: 84858185688     PISSN: 14724049     EISSN: 17477638     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14724049.2011.631710     Document Type: Article

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