Effects of the Tourist Industry on Coral Reefs at Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
De Silva, M.W.R.N.
Effects of the Tourist Industry on Coral Reefs at Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka, NARA, 1987, - 43p. - National Development Research Project .
Traditionally, for many coastal populations of Sri Lanka,
coral reefs provided food, building materials for houses,
sheltered harbours for boats and areas for safe bathing and
recreation. For generations these reefs were able to provide for
the needs of small communities that were dependant on them. But,
today, in addition to providing for the needs of over-populated
communities that had used coral reefs traditionally, reef
resources are exploited for several other purposes including to
cater for a very lucrative tourist industry.
Effects of the Tourist Industry on Coral Reefs at Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka, NARA, 1987, - 43p. - National Development Research Project .
Traditionally, for many coastal populations of Sri Lanka,
coral reefs provided food, building materials for houses,
sheltered harbours for boats and areas for safe bathing and
recreation. For generations these reefs were able to provide for
the needs of small communities that were dependant on them. But,
today, in addition to providing for the needs of over-populated
communities that had used coral reefs traditionally, reef
resources are exploited for several other purposes including to
cater for a very lucrative tourist industry.