Blue tourism & health
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Oceans are often associated with several health benefits resulting from the breeze or spray of fresh air. Recent research has shown that the sea contributes to our health in several ways. The effects range from physiological benefits associated with ocean aerosols, over psychological benefits, to physical benefits. Depending on which perspective you take, growing blue tourism in coastal communities can either pose a challenge for local ecosystems, because of littering and pollutants, or serve as an opportunity and a source of sustainable alternative income. Regardless of the sustainability of blue tourism, it is an economically important sector that provides an income to many. BLUEGent offers a wide range of expertise related to the direct and indirect health benefits associated with the presence of the ocean. We provide knowledge on topics such as:
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