Management challenges for the fastest growing marine shipping sector in Arctic Canada: pleasure crafts
ABSTRACT Changing environmental conditions in the Canadian Arctic are associated with an increase in marine tourism. A substantial decline in the extent of ice coverage in the summer season has resulted in greater accessibility for all categories of ships, and the tourism sector has been quick to re...
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crcambridgeupr:10.1017/s0032247416000565 2024-06-23T07:49:46+00:00 Management challenges for the fastest growing marine shipping sector in Arctic Canada: pleasure crafts Johnston, Margaret Dawson, Jackie De Souza, Elsa Stewart, Emma J. 2016 http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0032247416000565 https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0032247416000565 en eng Cambridge University Press (CUP) https://www.cambridge.org/core/terms Polar Record volume 53, issue 1, page 67-78 ISSN 0032-2474 1475-3057 journal-article 2016 crcambridgeupr https://doi.org/10.1017/s0032247416000565 2024-06-12T04:02:51Z ABSTRACT Changing environmental conditions in the Canadian Arctic are associated with an increase in marine tourism. A substantial decline in the extent of ice coverage in the summer season has resulted in greater accessibility for all categories of ships, and the tourism sector has been quick to respond to new opportunities. This increase in vessel traffic has raised significant issues for management, and particular concerns about the pleasure craft (non-commercial tourism) sector. This paper reports on research aimed at identifying change in the pleasure craft sector in Canadian Arctic waters since 1990; exploring management concerns held by stakeholders regarding changes in the sector; and, providing recommendations for government stakeholders. The paper is based on material gathered through an examination of existing data sources and stakeholder interviews ( n = 22). Analysis was aimed at understanding the rapid development of the sector and potential management strategies, including research needs. Analysis reveals a dramatic increase in annual vessel numbers, particularly from 2010 onwards. Management concerns of interviewees relate to implications of this growth in four areas: visitor behaviour; services, facilities and infrastructure; control; and, planning and development. The paper concludes by describing recommendations in the areas of research needs, regulation, and strategic development. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Polar Record Cambridge University Press Arctic Canada Polar Record 53 1 67 78 |
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ABSTRACT Changing environmental conditions in the Canadian Arctic are associated with an increase in marine tourism. A substantial decline in the extent of ice coverage in the summer season has resulted in greater accessibility for all categories of ships, and the tourism sector has been quick to respond to new opportunities. This increase in vessel traffic has raised significant issues for management, and particular concerns about the pleasure craft (non-commercial tourism) sector. This paper reports on research aimed at identifying change in the pleasure craft sector in Canadian Arctic waters since 1990; exploring management concerns held by stakeholders regarding changes in the sector; and, providing recommendations for government stakeholders. The paper is based on material gathered through an examination of existing data sources and stakeholder interviews ( n = 22). Analysis was aimed at understanding the rapid development of the sector and potential management strategies, including research needs. Analysis reveals a dramatic increase in annual vessel numbers, particularly from 2010 onwards. Management concerns of interviewees relate to implications of this growth in four areas: visitor behaviour; services, facilities and infrastructure; control; and, planning and development. The paper concludes by describing recommendations in the areas of research needs, regulation, and strategic development. |
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Management challenges for the fastest growing marine shipping sector in Arctic Canada: pleasure crafts |
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Management challenges for the fastest growing marine shipping sector in Arctic Canada: pleasure crafts |
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Management challenges for the fastest growing marine shipping sector in Arctic Canada: pleasure crafts |
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