Journal of Marine Science: Research & Development
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Abstract

Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida is a small island belonging to the province of Bali in Indonesia. Research management of coastal areas and small islands conducted in November 2010 to March 2011 using the survey method targeting respondents to achieve a specific purpose (purposive sampling). Marine ecotourism activities on the island of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida be very interesting to be analyzed to be improved so that tourism development and management of coastal areas, the better. Diving, coral reefs, high biodiversity, scenery beautiful beaches, clean sea water and a friendly local population is an important part that should continue to be managed properly. Foreign travelers from Australia and Europe still dominates and favored foreign travelers of all ages both young and old. The relationship between foreign tourists, local residents and natural resources owned as Mola-Mola, Manta Rays, Coral Reef on the island of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida Bali province to make the area remains admired and liked by many foreign tourists.

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