Abstract:Conservation projects alter local productive modes and have an impact on livelihoods. For example, sea turtle conservation projects affect fishing communities through hunting restrictions. It is not painless for communities to improve fishing technology in order to prevent the accidental capture of sea turtles. The inability to adapt to environmental requirements forces fishermen to abandon traditional livelihoods. A combination of environmental conservation and ecotourism development can provide the solution. (...)

Keywords:Conservation, Ecotourism, Brazil, Mexico, Development Impact
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Type/Issue:One Pager/94
ISSN:2318-9118

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