Developing a Surf Resource Sustainability Index as a Global Model for Surf Beach Conservation and Tourism Research

Martin, Steven; Assenov, Ilian

doi:10.1080/10941665.2013.806942

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“…Twenty-seven indicators are based on conservation aptitude and these indicators are integrated into four indices (social, economic, environmental, and governance). Martin (2013b) defines conservation aptitude as a theoretical compass which points toward sustainability. It represents the summation of assessable qualities or attributes a site possesses which can make a positive contribution to sustainability.…”

Section: The Surf Resource Sustainability Indexmentioning

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“…To address these concerns and the protection and management of coastal surfing resources, the SRSI was developed. The SRSI provides a framework of sustainability indicators used in the assessment of a surf site's aptitude for conservation management based on the premise that the sustainability and conservation of resources can be fostered through a metric-orientated planning and development methodology (Martin & Assenov, 2012b, 2013a, 2013c. As a modular approach to surf site field assessment, SRSI provides a set of building blocks which include qualitative and quantitative metrics.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…An abridged version of the original SRSI indicator descriptions is provided in Table 1. Indicator assessment criteria are not provided but are available from Martin and Assenov (2013a).…”

Section: The Surf Resource Sustainability Indexmentioning

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“…Surf sites increasingly face concerns over the protection and sustainable management of limited resources and habitat, particularly the socioeconomic and environmental impacts and increased interests by surfers, tourists, and other stakeholders of the coastal zone (Buckley, 2002a(Buckley, , 2002bButt, 2010;Farmer & Short, 2007;FFLA, 2010;Lazarow, Miller, & Blackwell, 2007, 2008Martin, 2013aMartin, , 2013bMartin & Assenov, 2011, 2012a, 2013a, 2013b, 2013cMead, 2009;Nelsen, Pendleton, & Vaughn, 2007;Ponting 2009a;Ponting, McDonald, & Wearing, 2005;Ryan, 2007;Scarfe, Healy, Rennie, & Mead, 2009a, 2009bShort & Farmer, 2012;Shuman & Hodgeson, 2009;Tourism New South Wales, 2009;Wearing & Ponting, 2009). In order to create a concise and global model for the improved assessment and sustainable management of coastal surfing resources and surf tourism, a system of 27 social, economic, environmental, and governance indicators was developed by Assenov (2012b, 2013a).…”

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“…When placed into four indices, these indicators comprise the Surf Resource Sustainability Index (SRSI). Built upon Martin and Assenov's (2013a) existing SRSI methodology and a scoping study by Martin and Assenov (2013b), this research investigates the importance of surf resource sustainability indicators among surfer-stakeholders. Surfers from diverse backgrounds were chosen for this study given their inherent personal experience as key stakeholders in the resource.…”

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Investigating the Importance of Surf Resource Sustainability Indicators: Stakeholder Perspectives for Surf Tourism Planning and Development

Martin

Assenov

2014

Tourism Planning & Development

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The sustainability and conservation of coastal surfing resources have gained considerable attention in the twenty-first century. Scholars, graduate students, not-for-profit organizations, and commercial and governmental sectors have entered the surf tourism research field in order to better understand and manage surf sites. This research investigates the significance of 27 social, economic, environmental, and governance indicators outlined in the Surf Resource Sustainability Index, a contemporary methodology for measuring the conservation aptitude of surf sites. Twenty-one highly experienced surfers from diverse backgrounds were chosen for in-depth interviews based on their position as key stakeholders and for their practical experience, knowledge, and interaction with the resource. The study finds that surfers placed the highest importance for conservation aptitude on beach quality, water quality, legislative status, biodiversity, and history. Overall, environmental and governance indicators were slightly more significant than social indicators, and economic indicators were the least significant. Stakeholders' comments and corresponding ratings are listed for each indicator and provide insight to their perspectives and evaluations. The research contributes to surf tourism planning and development though the clarification of sustainability indicators and the discernment of indicator importance by surfers. A surf resource conservation action matrix is developed for future policy design and management.

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Section: The Surf Resource Sustainability Indexmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…An abridged version of the original SRSI indicator descriptions is provided in Table 1. Indicator assessment criteria are not provided but are available from Martin and Assenov (2013a).…”

Section: The Surf Resource Sustainability Indexmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Investigating the Importance of Surf Resource Sustainability Indicators: Stakeholder Perspectives for Surf Tourism Planning and Development

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2014

Tourism Planning & Development

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Surfing and marine conservation: Exploring surf‐break protection as IUCN protected area categories and other effective area‐based conservation measures

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Rodriguez²,

Buttazzoni

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Aquatic Conservation

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The expansion of surfing as a multibillion‐dollar industry and sport has, on the one hand, increased awareness about threats posed to marine and coastal environments, but has also brought growing acknowledgement of the environmental, cultural and economic value that surfing provides. This has been accompanied by a growing movement of surfers and related stakeholders (e.g. communities and manufacturers that rely on the surf tourism and industry for income) that seek to protect surf breaks. This paper argues that certain emblematic surf breaks should be protected not only for their value to surfers, but also for the ecosystem services they provide and other benefits for marine conservation. Through a series of case studies from Peru, Chile and the USA, the paper discusses how, in areas where there is significant biodiversity or iconic seascapes, surf breaks can be integrated with marine conservation. Suggestions are given regarding the International Union for Conservation of Nature categories of protected areas that are most appropriate for such cases. The paper also explores how, in certain cases, several existing surf‐break protection mechanisms could qualify as other effective area‐based conservation measures, including Chile's proposed TURF–surf model, the international World Surfing Reserves, and Peru's Ley de Rompientes. In this way, certain surf‐break protection mechanisms could help contribute to countries' progress towards achieving the Convention on Biological Diversity's Aichi Target 11. Overall benefits of marine conservation groups and surfers joining forces are discussed, including how this can help reduce negative impacts of the sport on natural ecosystems.

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Measuring the Conservation Aptitude of Surf Beaches in Phuket, Thailand: An Application of the Surf Resource Sustainability Index

Martin

Assenov

2013

Int. J. Tourism Res.

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The research seeks to measure the conservation aptitude of nine surf beaches in Phuket, Thailand by employing the Surf Resource Sustainability Index, an assessment methodology comprising 27 social, economic, environmental and governance indicators used to frame and quantify attributes for conservation development. The research identifies and documents key areas of concern for the sustainability of the island's coastal surfing resources and distinguishes steps forward to address emergent issues. The study finds that by improving the awareness, legislative status and management of surfing sites, the overall conservation aptitude for the island could be raised considerably. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Developing a Surf Resource Sustainability Index as a Global Model for Surf Beach Conservation and Tourism Research

Cited by 35 publications

References 36 publications

Investigating the Importance of Surf Resource Sustainability Indicators: Stakeholder Perspectives for Surf Tourism Planning and Development

Investigating the Importance of Surf Resource Sustainability Indicators: Stakeholder Perspectives for Surf Tourism Planning and Development

Surfing and marine conservation: Exploring surf‐break protection as IUCN protected area categories and other effective area‐based conservation measures

Measuring the Conservation Aptitude of Surf Beaches in Phuket, Thailand: An Application of the Surf Resource Sustainability Index

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