Summary: | The current research aims to conduct ecological analysis of Warmamedi
Coastal ecosystem, to analyze the Warmamedei Coastal ecosystem suitability for
coastal ecotourism development, to devise the concept of coastal ecotourism
development plan in Jamursba Medi Wildlife Sanctuary. The study employed field
observatikon method. The parameters measured are the quality of beach water
ecosystem and characteristics of the coast. Vegetation data collection was performed
using a species-area curve method. Transect plots are made in path shape measuring
of 50 x 10m landward. Plots sizing 10 x 10 m were made on the path. Parameters
measured in pescaprae zone are the type and width of the cover, and in Baringtonia
zone, type, diameter, and height of the plants. Species identification was conducted
at Herbatorium Laboratory of Universitas Negeri Papua, in Manokwari. Data on the
number of Leatherback Turtles nest was obtained fro WWF Sorong for the last five
years.
The results showed that the area of the smallest transect plots representing the
forest stands of Warmamedi Beach is 3,200 m². Species diversity on Baringtonia
Zone is categorized as "moderate", dominated by Cycas rumphii, and the dominant
species on the pescaprae Zone is Cyperus pedunculatus. The leatherback turtles
spawning on Jamursba Medi beach are 583 head per year, on average. It is higher
than the minimum population mean to maintain the genetic diversity. Based on
Tourism Suitability Index, Warmamedi Beach is categorized as �suitable� for
ecotourism resort development. The recommended tourism activities, developed in
Jamursba Medi Wildlife Sanctuary are ecotourism, special interest tourism, and
adventure tours, by taking the carrying capacity of the region into account.
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