Coral Reefs of the Florida Keys: The Threats of a Changing Sea

Authors

Roberta Atzori, Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of Central FloridaFollow
Alan Fyall, Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of Central Florida

Document Type

Chapter

Publication Date

2018

DOI

https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315537320-8

Abstract

Coral reefs are a vital contributor to the success of the tourism industry in the Florida Keys supporting recreational fishing, diving and snorkelling businesses. Despite their economic and recreational value, the sustainability of the reefs faces a myriad of threats. These threats to the Florida Keys’ coral reef ecosystem are identified and examined, and an overview is provided as to how such threats have been addressed to date. The health of the coral reefs in the Florida Keys is clearly in danger and there is a pressing need for a solution that ensures their long-term health and sustainability.

Publication

Coral Reefs: Tourism, Conservation and Management

Publisher

Routledge Taylor & Francis Group

Pages

107-118

Department

College of Business and Management

Comments

Publisher Copyright: © 2018 selection and editorial matter, Bruce Prideaux and Anja Pabel; individual chapters, the contributors.

Recommended Citation

Atzori, R., & Fyall, A. (2018). Coral reefs of the Florida Keys: The threats of a changing sea. In B. Prideaux and A. Pabel (Eds.), Coral reefs: Tourism, conservation and management (pp. 107-118). Taylor and Francis. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315537320-8