Characterization of some trace metals from the export processing zone and a coastal tourist area in Mauritius using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry

Ramessur, Roshan T; Parry, S. J.; Jarvis, Kym E.

doi:10.1016/s0160-4120(98)00063-4

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“…Moreover, available studies on islets of Mauritius are researched from the context of the mainland. For example, studies by Ramessur (1998Ramessur ( , 2002 and Maureemootoo and Towner-Mauremootoo, (2002), discuss islets in a general manner but do not consider the tourism aspect. …”

Section: Gap In the Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Mauritius, a small island state in the Indian Ocean, is no exception. According to Ramessur et al (1998) and Smith et al (2004), islets surrounding Mauritius are major assets for the local tourism industry. As such, islets surrounding Mauritius such as Ile aux Aigrettes, Ilot Benitier, Ilot Cerf, Ile d'Ambre, and Ilot Bernaches are capitalised upon by tourism operators to supplement the conventional tourism package.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…At present, there appears to be a lack of academic papers on the islet, despite its contribution to diversifying the Mauritian tourism offer (Gowreesunkar & Sotiriades, 2015). The few available studies on Ilot Bernaches are mainly based on coastal resource management (Ramessur, 1998(Ramessur, , 2002, flora and fauna management (Smith et al, 2004), and biodiversity conservation (Maureemootoo & Towner-Maureemootoo, 2002). We could find no stand-alone study of tourism development at Ilot Bernaches.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Ilot Bernaches has grown in popularity for recreation and tourism (Smith et al, 2004Ramessur, 1998, 2002 and there is thus a need to understand the implications of tourism activities on the islet; 2. Recent studies have reported sustainability threats endured by most islets surrounding Mauritius, including Ilot Bernaches (Maureemootoo & TownerMaureemootoo, 2002).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Implications of tourism development on islets: Ilot Bernaches, Mauritius, as a destination management case study

Gowreesunkar¹,

Naqvi²,

Séraphin³

2018

ISJ

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Many islands promote their destinations by including islets that surround them. Conscious of the competitive tourism market, the move is based on the need for tourism diversification. Islets are endowed with unique flora and fauna, and when included in the tourism package, islets receive considerable prominence in the gaze of tourists looking for authentic experiences. Mauritius Island has not lagged behind in adopting this trend. Studies show that islets surrounding Mauritius are major tourism assets, but these seem to have received insufficient attention in tourism studies. The current study uses Jordan's core-periphery model to investigate Ilot Bernaches, one of the popular islets of Mauritius. The uniqueness of this study is two-fold: first, it seeks to investigate implications of tourism development at Ilot Bernaches, and second, it makes a case for setting up an islet management authority. The research design is based on a mixed methodology. The major findings reveal that Ilot Bernaches has potential to diversify the existing tourism product and adds value to the Mauritian tourism product. The study discusses destination management implications, makes recommendations regarding tourism development at Ilot Bernaches, and sets the groundwork for further studies of islets in tourism. It is recommended that an islet management authority be established to help cope with core-periphery tensions.

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Section: Gap In the Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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2018

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“…According to previous studies of coral reef eutrophication, the indicators of eutrophication in coral reefs should be the threshold values of eutrophication, with the concentration of inorganic nitrogen around 1 μM and the concentration of inorganic phosphorus (PO4-P) around 0.2-0.3 μM [8]. [phosphate] ratio in the wells and seepage chambers indicated a high input of nitrate in the Flic en Flac coastal area which may be of agriculture origin and fertilizers [9][10][11].The steady rise in the number of vehicles using unleaded petrol since the 1980s and has also contributed to water pollution to some extent [12][13][14][15][16][17]. Lead content of freshwater systems near areas exposed to a high flow of motor vehicles was found to be higher than those less exposed to such conditions [18].…”

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A Review of Coastal Zone Management Facing Climate Change and Natural Disasters in Mauritius

Ramessur¹

2013

J Geogr Nat Disast

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The National Climate Change Adaptation Policy (NCCAPF) enabling framework in Mauritius has been designed to address key barriers such as lack of financing options, lack of institutional framework and low levels of adaptation technology transfer and aims to integrate and mainstream climate change into core development policies, strategies and plans of Mauritius The Capability Approach would ensure that social arrangements target at increasing people's capabilities and would consider indicators that reflect the importance of assessing the quality of processes rather than simply outcomes of policies and the significance of measures to enhance the ownership and participation of local communities in the management of their natural resources under integrated coastal zone management ICZM. The overall objective should be to develop climate compatible projects for vulnerable coastal regions. The paper reviews measures to strengthen coastal zone management facing climate change and natural disasters and to further improve natural disaster risk management in Mauritius in line with climate compatible development schemes and effective integrated coastal zone management of small islands states under the DPSIR Framework.

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Trace element concentration in groundwater of Pesarlanka Island, Krishna Delta, India

Mondal

Singh

Puranik

et al. 2009

Environ Monit Assess

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There is a growing concern over the potential accumulation of trace element concentration in groundwater of coastal aquifer owing seawater encroachment in the last several decades. A total of 29 groundwater samples collected from Pesarlanka Island, Krishna delta, Andhra Pradesh, India were analyzed for 13 trace elements (B, V, Mn, Fe, Ni, Co, Cu, Zn, As, Sr, Cd, Ba, and Pb) using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. The results reveal that B, Fe, Ni, As, Sr, and Pb vary from 11.22 to 710.2, 1.25 to 684.6, 0.02 to 37.33, 27.8 to 282.3, 164.1 to 7,009, and 1.97 to 164.4 microg/l, respectively. Ba, Cd, Co, Cu, Ni, V, and Zn are almost within permissible limits for drinking water, but As, Fe, Mn, Pb, B, and Sr are above the permissible limit. The toxic element Pb is 1.64 times more than the maximum permissible limits of drinking water. The minimum value of As is also 2.78 times more, whereas the maximum is 28.2 times the permissible limit. The spatial distributions of alkaline earths (Sr, Ba), transition metals (V, Co, Ni, Fe), metallic elements (Cu, Pb), and (As) were found in considerable variation in the entire Island. Good cross-correlations were found between As, B, Co, and Sr with total dissolved solids and among other trace elements such as B, As, Co, and Sr. The variability observed within the groundwater samples is closely connected to the sea spray input; hence, it is primarily a consequence of geographical and meteorological factors, such as distance from the ocean and time of year. The trace element levels, in particular those of heavy metals, are very low, suggesting an origin from natural sources rather than from anthropogenic contamination. A few trace elements (Sr and B) are found as sensitive parameters responding to changes in fresh to saline groundwater environment. The highly elevated trace elements in this area which may be attributed to marine sediments or death and decay of plants are presented in this paper.

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Characterization of some trace metals from the export processing zone and a coastal tourist area in Mauritius using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry

Cited by 15 publications

References 3 publications

Implications of tourism development on islets: Ilot Bernaches, Mauritius, as a destination management case study

Implications of tourism development on islets: Ilot Bernaches, Mauritius, as a destination management case study

A Review of Coastal Zone Management Facing Climate Change and Natural Disasters in Mauritius

Trace element concentration in groundwater of Pesarlanka Island, Krishna Delta, India

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