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Impacts of Tourism on the EcosystemName: Felipe MagalhaesClass: EAP 5.05

Impact on the Local Wildlife Impact on the Ecosystem Impact on Human Communities

How does tourism impacts the ecosystem?

Impact on the local wildlife

It changes their behaviour Snow leopard: eating habits Clements et al (2014)

Impact on the local wildlife

It changes their behaviour Black grouse: changes their area - Arlettaz et al (2008)

How does tourism impacts the ecosystem?

Impact on the Local Wildlife Impact on the Ecosystem Impact on Human Communities

Impact on the ecosystem

It affects local ecosystems Lion fish: food chain imbalance Albins and Hixon (2013)

Impact on the ecosystem

It affects local ecosystems Feeding wild animals: Helps to increase population - Orams (2002)

How does tourism impacts the ecosystem?

Impact on the Local Wildlife Impact on the Ecosystem Impact on Human Communities

It affects local communitiesUnwanted encounters: may harm both, human and wildlife Clements et al (2014)

Impact on human communities

Findings Tourism impacts negatively but also positively the ecosystem Some research methods are applicable to other studies

Whale shark topic showed that human activities do not impact their behaviourLogger turtle article did not show remarkable findings for the subject

ConclusionThis literature review brings remarkable benefits for both, tourism and ecosystem by:

Promoting a harmless type of tourism Showing how tourism impacts the ecosystem Sharing the knowledge with industry Allowing them to adapt their activities Minimizing negative effects on different ecosystems

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