Impact of Tourism Activities on Fisheries in Karimunjawa National Park

Abstract Development of coastal areas and small islands in Indonesia recently has become a focus in spatial planning, particularly through policies by promoting coastal and marine tourism to foster new economic growth centers. Marine spatial planning plays a crucial role in this development, yet research on the subject, especially regarding sectoral interactions in marine areas, remains limited. These interactions are pivotal for zoning but potentially lead to conflicts when these activities compete for resources or overlap. This study focuses on the interactions between the two sectors in Karimunjawa National Park, a popular tourist destination that experienced a significant surge in visits from 2021 to 2022. This influx turned the area into a mass tourism destination, leading to various externalities and highlighting the need for a comprehensive impact assessment of tourism. The research examines the interplay between tourism and the fisheries sector, a key industry in Karimunjawa that is highly susceptible to tourism impacts. By employing spatial data comparison, impact assessment, and correlation analysis, the study evaluates these sectoral interactions. The findings indicate that tourism positively affects fisheries, hence multiple-use approaches can be applied in regional planning policies and strategies in Karimunjawa National Park to achieve a sustainable environment.