Assessment of Tourism Activities and Environmental Impacts on Ecosystems in Ha Long Bay World Natural Heritage Site

Tourism in Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, significantly impacts its ecosystems, with 32.5% of reported effects on mangroves, 36.4% on coral reefs, and 34.4% on beach activities. Despite advancements in waste management and biodiversity conservation, environmental pollution from boats and tourist waste continues to threaten endemic flora and fauna. The study underscores the need for increased investment, stricter management measures, and greater awareness among local communities and tourists to ensure sustainable protection of this natural heritage site.

Truong, N. H. V., Trang, B. T. T., Manh, L. V., & Thanh, N. K. (2024). ASSESSMENT OF TOURISM ACTIVITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ON ECOSYSTEMS IN HA LONG BAY WORLD NATURAL HERITAGE SITE. Tạp Chí Khoa Học Tài Nguyên Và Môi Trường, (54), 147–158. https://doi.org/10.63064/khtnmt.2024.648