Evaluating the Impact of Climate Change and Human Activities on Marine Tourism Activities from the Perspective of Diving Instructors and Marine Sports Activities: Applied on Sharm El-Sheikh
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The research sought to assess the effects of climate change and anthropogenic activities on marine tourism in Sharm El-Sheikh, as perceived by diving instructors and marine sports professionals. We used quantitative techniques to collect data through a questionnaire, aiming to meet the research objectives and assess its hypotheses. The research sample included 87 professional diving instructors and marine sports activity facilitators in Sharm El-Sheikh. The sample was intentionally chosen to fulfill the research goals. The research revealed that the marine ecology of Sharm El-Sheikh was severely adversely impacted by rising temperatures owing to consecutive climate changes. The elevated levels and prevalence of acid rain at Sharm El-Sheikh significantly disrupt the marine ecosystem, adversely affecting different water sports activities, including diving, snorkeling, and other marine pursuits. Following the findings of the field study, a series of recommendations were formulated, the most critical of which is the necessity to adopt sustainable practices to mitigate the effects of increasing temperatures due to ongoing climate changes, thereby safeguarding the marine ecosystem in Sharm El-Sheikh.
Authors: Poula Hanna Gerges, Suzan Bakery Hassan, Mostafa Mahmoud Hussien, Adel Fouad El-Gendy
Institution: Fayoum University
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407888252