西沙群岛海洋生物资源的旅游开发与利用

Development of Marine Bio-tourism of Xisha Islands

分析和评价了西沙群岛海洋生物资源,如丰富的珊瑚、贝类、热带观赏鱼等资源,根据旅游资源等级评价指标,确定西沙群岛生物旅游资源为四级——优良级旅游资源。提出了对西沙群岛海洋生物进行旅游开发的观点。其旅游产品包括海底观光、潜水游及休闲渔业游。西沙群岛海洋生物资源开发应该注意的首要问题,是重视生态环境保护和建立海上事故预警机制,加强安全保障。

The marine biological resources in Xisha Islands were evaluated. Xisha Islands abound with rich marine resources such as corals,shellfish and tropical fishes. The marine biological tourism resources in Xisha Islands are categorized as Grade IV （ the excellent resources） by the Tourism Resources Grade Appraising System. It was proposed that the marine bioresources in Xisha Islands be developed for tourism. The tourism products include seabed sightseeing,diving and recreational fishery. Eco-environment protection should be highly valued in the course of tourism development,and a maritime early-warning mechanism be established to ensure the safety and sustainable utilization of the marine bioresources in the Xisha Islands.