TY  - BOOK
AU  - De Silva, M.W.R.N.
TI  - Effects of the Tourist Industry on Coral Reefs at Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
PY  - 1987///,
CY  - Sri Lanka
PB  - NARA
N2  - 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

ER  -