ecotourism
noun
eco·tour·ism
ˌē-kō-ˈtu̇r-ˌi-zəm 
ˌe-kō-
: the practice of touring natural habitats in a manner meant to minimize ecological impact
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Alternative livelihoods such as ecotourism are promoted as deterrents.
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Further west, the preserve’s shoreline boasts South American sea lions and the occasional pod of dolphins, while Isla Pan de Azúcar is a popular ecotourism destination thanks to its high concentration of Humboldt penguins.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Just a few hours from Miami, Dominica is evolving from an ecotourism hotspot into a global model for climate resilience.
—Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
The complex’s inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognizes its global significance for conservation and its potential to boost sustainable development through ecotourism.
—AFAR Media, 21 July 2025
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Further west, the preserve’s shoreline boasts South American sea lions and the occasional pod of dolphins, while Isla Pan de Azúcar is a popular ecotourism destination thanks to its high concentration of Humboldt penguins.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Just a few hours from Miami, Dominica is evolving from an ecotourism hotspot into a global model for climate resilience.
—Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
The complex’s inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognizes its global significance for conservation and its potential to boost sustainable development through ecotourism.
—AFAR Media, 21 July 2025
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“Ecotourism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecotourism. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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