Impact of Climate Change on SIDS Tourism and Fisheries: A Case Study of The Bahamas�?? Socioeconomically important Queen Conch (Lobatus gigas)

Luanettee�?? Colebrooke

Abstract

Statement of the Problem: Climate change continues to be an increasing problem for many Small Island Developing States (SIDS) with research focusing on sustainable tourism and fisheries. Research has shown that growing greenhouse gases, climates have experienced shifts in their environments such as increase in natural disasters, coral bleaching, rising temperature and sea levels, etc. and as a result, can lead to shifts in tourist destinations and durations.