In search of underwater atmosphere: a new diving world on artificial reefs

Caglar Bideci, Carl Cater

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Abstract

Diving has become a popular tourism activity for professionals and novices. Coral reefs or other types of natural sources are still the most preferred diving sites. However, they are under threat for many reasons, for example, climate change, intensive human activities or commercial use. Many countries have promoted artificial reefs to protect coral reefs and create new attractions for tourists. These new underwater atmospheres have changed diving and diving experiences. Wrecks, vessels, monuments, hotels, sunken cities or other types of artificial reef forms invite divers to discover and explore the human-driven underwater environment with novelty seeking, photographic opportunities and mysterious surroundings. This atmospheric turn has brought many advantages to communities, stakeholders and nations with socio-economic benefits, advantages in sustainability management and destination image. This chapter examines the range of underwater atmospheres in different structures and countries and explores their potential benefits.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAtmospheric Turn in Culture and Tourism
Subtitle of host publicationPlace, Design and Process Impacts on Customer Behaviour, Marketing and Branding
EditorsMichael Volgger, Dieter Pfister
PublisherEmerald Publishing Limited
Pages245-257
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)9781838670702
ISBN (Print)9781838670719
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 29 Nov 2019
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameAdvances in Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research
PublisherEmerald Publishing
Volume16
ISSN (Print)1871-3173

Keywords

  • artificial reef
  • novelty
  • scuba diving
  • sustainability
  • heritage
  • shipwrecks

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