Impacts of a Shift in the Production and Consumption of Marine Protected Resources: A Case of Suyac Island

Go, Pamela abc
Jet Dela Cruz abd
Dr. Nick Agustin a
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aThe Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas;b Endurun Colleges; c College of Saint
Benilde,dAssociate Editor Enderun Colleges Scholarly Review and Economics Department Head

KEYWORDS

Circular Management of Resources, Circular Economy, Consumption, Production, Marine Protected Area (MPA), Marine Protected Resources, and Ecotourism

ABSTRACT
This is a case study of Suyac Island, a marine protected community in Negros Occidental. It presents the social, economic, and environmental impacts of a shift in the production and consumption of resources from a highly dependent fishing economy that follows the ―take-make-use-dispose‖ regime to more circular management of resources that is eco-tourism. The study used a mixed-method to measure and describe the impacts as well as identify endogenous resource management practices. Results revealed that ecotourism on the island improved living conditions through the provision of alternative means of livelihood and entrepreneurial opportunities for both men and women. There is also perceived higher participation, involvement, and volunteerism in the community. Likewise, there are notable actions toward environmental conservation and protection of marine resources. Analysis of the impacts provides support to circular management of resources, particularly, in this case, the marine protected resources. The study underlines the applicability of circular management of marine protected resources and the endogenous practices that necessitated the transition.

Enderun Colleges Scholarly Review, Volume 3, Issue 1.