A Tourist Destination and Conservation Area for Mangroves in Karangsong Mangroves Ecotourism, Disctrict Karangsong, Indramayu Regency, West Java Province

Abstract

In order to remain sustainable, tourist sites and conservation areas must live in harmony. The suitability of the Karangsong mangrove area as coastal tourism management is examined in this study. The community and local government's use of coastal regions has not always been or is still below-optimal, inspired by this study. Mixed methods research is a research approach that combines or associates qualitative and quantitative forms. This research is located in Karangsong Mangrove Centre in Karangsong Village. Data analysis used is an analysis of mangrove ecosystem potential and suitability analysis for mangrove ecotourism. Some conclusions are included in these papers. First, the Karangsong Indramayu mangrove area is around 25 Ha. This area's mangroves are Avicennia marina, Rhizophora mucronata, and Rhizophora stylosa. Karangsong's mangrove forest is classified as deteriorated due to low tree density (trees per hectare). Fish, crabs, molluscs, reptiles, and birds are among the species found in the 17 types of mangrove forests. Second, the suitability index for mangrove ecosystems is particularly beneficial for research sites that might become tourist attractions. Karangsong's Mangrove Ecotourism Index is 83.7 %, making it a great tourist destination. Due to this rating, Karangsong mangrove tourism has become a tourist destination. With adequate measurement of their values, there is a high risk that these unique ecosystems will receive the appropriate level of protection and conservation.