- Summary
Developing place-based, community-led Restorative Marine Tourism in Aotearoa New Zealand
The current state of Restorative Marine Tourism in Aotearoa (June 2024)
Restorative Marine Tourism is a type of tourism that combines fun and meaningful activities with efforts to heal and protect our ocean environments.
Restorative Marine Tourism:
- contributes to the restoration and protection of marine ecosystems, enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem services.
- strengthens community cohesion and connectivity, providing opportunities for local empowerment and capacity building.
- supports sustainable tourism, creating economic opportunities aligned with environmental and social goals.
- preserves and promotes the cultural connections and knowledge of tangata whenua and other coastal communities.
