Protecting Bahamian Beaches: Tourism CSR’s Role in Marine Conservation
The Bahamas navigating the balance between tourism and marine conservationThe Bahamas is a nation whose economy and identity are deeply entwined with coastal landscapes, coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds and clear blue water. Tourism—luxury resorts, dive operators, charter boats and small islands welcoming independent travelers—generates a major share of national income and employment. That economic dependence creates both vulnerability and opportunity: coastal development, pollution, overfishing and climate-driven coral bleaching threaten the natural assets that attract visitors, while tourism revenue and private-sector reach can be mobilized for conservation through corporate social responsibility (CSR) and citizen science.Major challenges endangering coastal shores and…
