Punagaang Beach: Managing Sustainable Nature-Based Tourism

Abstract

Kepulauan Selayar Regency has more sea area than land area. Therefore, the regency has great marine (sea and beach) potential that can be utilized, managed, and developed for sustainable tourism activities. This study aimed to provide some recommendations for managing sustainable tourism activities at Punagaang Beach. For this purpose, surveys and direct observations were conducted. The results were used to determine and describe some variables that may support the sustainability of tourism activities at Punagaang Beach. Results of the study show that there are three potential threats to the sustainable tourism carried out at Punagaang Beach. The first threat is the sediment formed during annual floods in the beach estuary. The sediment has covered some of the coral reefs in the area. The second threat comes from the activities of fishermen working in the beach area. The third threat comes from the activities of the visitors. Based on the findings of the study, it is recommended that the Government of Patilereng Village or the Government of Kepulauan Selayar Regency issue a Village Regulation or a Regional Regulation that can be used as a reference and guidance for managing Punagaang Beach sustainably.