An Evaluation of Yacht Tourism in Kuşadası Gulf, Türkiye from the Perspective of Coastal Zone Management and Bathing Water Quality

Birsen Koldemir; Duygu Ülker; Sibel Zeki

Makale detayları

An Evaluation of Yacht Tourism in Kuşadası Gulf, Türkiye from the Perspective of Coastal Zone Management and Bathing Water Quality

Yazarlar:

Birsen Koldemir | Duygu Ülker | Sibel Zeki

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Ocean Engineering | Water Resources and Water Structures | Physical Geography and Environmental Geology (Other)

Dergi:

International Journal of Environment and Geoinformatics Vol.12 Issue 3, pp.263-273

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001358372

pISSN:

2148-9173

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Özet:

 Yacht tourism is a prominent subsector of marine tourism which plays a significant role in Türkiyes coastal economy and has strong growth potential supported by the countrys natural assets. However, the sustainable development of the sector necessitates integrated coastal zone management approaches based on the three core pillars of economic, environmental, and social development. This study examines the relationship between yacht tourism and the coastal zone of Kuşadası in Türkiye, evaluates the sectors current situation, and discusses sustainable management practices required to protect fragile coastal ecosystems. Post-pandemic trends show an initial recovery in yacht traffic followed by a sharp decline by 2023 in Kuşadası, highlighting the urgency of addressing underlying economic and environmental challenges. Additionally, the relatively poor bathing water quality observed at the beach closest to the marina entrance suggests that marina activities may contribute to microbial contamination in the surrounding waters, despite a decline in yacht statistics in recent years. Identifying the sources of microbial contamination is essential for providing policymakers with accurate information, implementing more effective coastal zone management strategies, and safeguarding both public health and coastal ecosystems.

 Yacht tourism is a prominent subsector of marine tourism which plays a significant role in Türkiyes coastal economy and has strong growth potential supported by the countrys natural assets. However, the sustainable development of the sector necessitates integrated coastal zone management approaches based on the three core pillars of economic, environmental, and social development. This study examines the relationship between yacht tourism and the coastal zone of Kuşadası in Türkiye, evaluates the sectors current situation, and discusses sustainable management practices required to protect fragile coastal ecosystems. Post-pandemic trends show an initial recovery in yacht traffic followed by a sharp decline by 2023 in Kuşadası, highlighting the urgency of addressing underlying economic and environmental challenges. Additionally, the relatively poor bathing water quality observed at the beach closest to the marina entrance suggests that marina activities may contribute to microbial contamination in the surrounding waters, despite a decline in yacht statistics in recent years. Identifying the sources of microbial contamination is essential for providing policymakers with accurate information, implementing more effective coastal zone management strategies, and safeguarding both public health and coastal ecosystems.

 Yacht tourism is a prominent subsector of marine tourism which plays a significant role in Türkiyes coastal economy and has strong growth potential supported by the countrys natural assets. However, the sustainable development of the sector necessitates integrated coastal zone management approaches based on the three core pillars of economic, environmental, and social development. This study examines the relationship between yacht tourism and the coastal zone of Kuşadası in Türkiye, evaluates the sectors current situation, and discusses sustainable management practices required to protect fragile coastal ecosystems. Post-pandemic trends show an initial recovery in yacht traffic followed by a sharp decline by 2023 in Kuşadası, highlighting the urgency of addressing underlying economic and environmental challenges. Additionally, the relatively poor bathing water quality observed at the beach closest to the marina entrance suggests that marina activities may contribute to microbial contamination in the surrounding waters, despite a decline in yacht statistics in recent years. Identifying the sources of microbial contamination is essential for providing policymakers with accurate information, implementing more effective coastal zone management strategies, and safeguarding both public health and coastal ecosystems.

 Yacht tourism is a prominent subsector of marine tourism which plays a significant role in Türkiyes coastal economy and has strong growth potential supported by the countrys natural assets. However, the sustainable development of the sector necessitates integrated coastal zone management approaches based on the three core pillars of economic, environmental, and social development. This study examines the relationship between yacht tourism and the coastal zone of Kuşadası in Türkiye, evaluates the sectors current situation, and discusses sustainable management practices required to protect fragile coastal ecosystems. Post-pandemic trends show an initial recovery in yacht traffic followed by a sharp decline by 2023 in Kuşadası, highlighting the urgency of addressing underlying economic and environmental challenges. Additionally, the relatively poor bathing water quality observed at the beach closest to the marina entrance suggests that marina activities may contribute to microbial contamination in the surrounding waters, despite a decline in yacht statistics in recent years. Identifying the sources of microbial contamination is essential for providing policymakers with accurate information, implementing more effective coastal zone management strategies, and safeguarding both public health and coastal ecosystems.

Makale detayları

An Evaluation of Yacht Tourism in Kuşadası Gulf, Türkiye from the Perspective of Coastal Zone Management and Bathing Water Quality

Yazarlar:

Birsen Koldemir | Duygu Ülker | Sibel Zeki

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Ocean Engineering | Water Resources and Water Structures | Physical Geography and Environmental Geology (Other)

Dergi:

International Journal of Environment and Geoinformatics Vol.12 Issue 3, pp.263-273

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001358372

pISSN:

2148-9173

Yacht tourism

coastal zone management

bathing water quality

Kuşadası Marina

Sayı

Makale detayları

An Evaluation of Yacht Tourism in Kuşadası Gulf, Türkiye from the Perspective of Coastal Zone Management and Bathing Water Quality

Yazarlar: Birsen Koldemir | Duygu Ülker | Sibel Zeki

Yayıncı: Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar: Ocean Engineering | Water Resources and Water Structures | Physical Geography and Environmental Geology (Other)

Dergi: International Journal of Environment and Geoinformatics Vol.12 Issue 3, pp.263-273

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 9/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001358372

pISSN: 2148-9173

Yacht tourism

coastal zone management

bathing water quality

Kuşadası Marina

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Birsen Koldemir | Duygu Ülker | Sibel Zeki

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Ocean Engineering | Water Resources and Water Structures | Physical Geography and Environmental Geology (Other)

Dergi:

International Journal of Environment and Geoinformatics Vol.12 Issue 3, pp.263-273

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001358372

pISSN:

2148-9173