Using Digital Footprints to Manage Conservation Efforts

Researchers from Wageningen University and Research compiled thousands of photographs taken on Bonaire to analyze tourist activities and highlight the most common visited locations. Understanding the type of visitor and how they are using the space will help build targeted marketing and educational material to maximize conservation efforts for the island.

For more information you can read the full report here: Slijkerman, D., van der Wal, J.T., de Vries, P., Verweij, P. 2020. Tracking digital footprints in Bonaire’s landscapes. Wageningen University & Research report C052/20.

Article published in BioNews 40