Analisis Kesesuaian dan Daya Dukung Ekowisata Pantai, Selam dan Snorkeling di Pulau Berhala Kabupaten Serdang Bedagai Provinsi Sumatera Utara

Abstract

This study aims to determine the condition of coral reef ecosystems, suitability and carrying capacity of beaches, diving and snorkeling. This study was conducted in November-December 2015 in the Berhala Island Serdang Bedagai North Sumatra Province. The data used primary data. The data obtained directly from approximate measurement, surveys, observations, interviews with travelers and relevant parties. The secondary data is the data obtained from the study of literature and documents related agencies. The results showed that the percent coral cover is very appropriate category (S1) by 75%. Suitability shore excursions including highly appropriate category (S1) amounted to 81.19% and the carrying capacity of the region amounted to 382 tourists/day. Suitability dive tourism including appropriate category (S2) of 74.07% and a carrying capacity of 494 regional tourist/day. Suitability snorkel tours including highly appropriate category (S1) of 78.39% and a carrying capacity of 214 regional tourist/day.