Tourism Management: Evaluating AQWA's Environmental Sustainability

This report provides an analysis of the environmental factors impacting AQWA, focusing on key elements such as water quality, energy consumption, waste management, and the role of employment in maintaining the aquarium's sustainability. It discusses the positive and negative effects of each element, highlighting how clean water sources support aquatic life, energy provisions ensure a suitable habitat, and proper waste management is crucial for species survival and visitor satisfaction. The report also emphasizes the importance of skilled personnel in maintaining the aquarium's needs and adhering to environmental requirements. The study showcases the delicate balance required to sustain a thriving aquatic environment while minimizing negative impacts on natural resources. Desklib offers a platform to explore similar assignments and study resources for students.

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1. Water
Definition
Water forms the major part of the aquarium as it provides the basis of the life for the
organisms that survive there (Smith et al. 2012). The key elements of the change in the water
quality affect the life of the organisms that are surviving in the aquarium.
Positive and negative effects
The positive effects of the water are based on the survival of the underwater species. On the
other hand, the negative effects of the water are dependent on the quality and the temperature
levels that help in supporting the life forms in the aquarium. The Aqwa has taken steps to provide
the best habitat to the species that are the basis of the business (Aqwa.com. 2018).
Results
The utilization of the clean water source has helped in maintaining the livelihood of the
fish and other organisms that flourished on the basis of the water that is provided to them.
2. Energy
Definition
The energy supply is based on the lighting and the artificial oxygen provisions that are
provided to the organisms for their growth and prosper (Aqwa.com. 2018). The identification of
the different factors of change in the approaches of the energy creation has helped in maintaining
the levels of change in the systems and the functioning of the aquarium business.
Positive and negative effects

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The positive effects of the utilization of the energy sources help in providing the proper
environment to the species for their growth. On the other hand, the negative effects of the
implementation of the energy sources affect the natural resources through which the energy is
created.
Results
The results of the change in the energy sources is based on the identification of the needs
of the organization to sustain the living organisms through providing them with their natural
habitat (Aqwa.com. 2018). On the other hand, the utilization of the renewable source of energy
sources for lighting up and other purposes has helped the organization to adhere to the
environment friendly techniques (Brunner 2012).
3. Waste
Definition
Waste is generally generated through the excreta from the organisms that prevail in the
aquariums. On the other hand, the activities that are undertaken by the organization and the
visitors also create wastes.
Positive and negative effects
The negative effects of the waste are dependent on the loss of livelihood of the species
that are flourishing in the aquarium (Aqwa.com. 2018). On the other hand, the generation of
wastes affects the cleanliness of the aquarium that might also affect the interests of the visitors.
Results

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The resultant of the wastes that are generated in the aquarium causes loss of lives of the
species that tends to grow behind the glass (Aqwa.com. 2018). The toxicity of the wastes also
affects the purpose of business that is undertaken by the management of the aquarium.
4. Job
Definition
There are different job roles that are assigned for cleaning up the aquariums and thereby
take steps to take care of the issues that are faced by the organisms (Raghavan et al. 2013). The
recruitment of the doctors and other forest department staffs helps in the proper functioning of
the aquarium through the survival of the underwater plants and creatures.
Positive and negative effects
The recruitment of the people in the different job roles has helped in maintaining the
smooth functioning of the aquariums (Aqwa.com. 2018). It helps in maintaining the livelihood of
the species living in the aquariums.
Results
Recruitment of experienced and skilled personnel has helped in maintaining the needs of
the aquariums and thereby adhere to the requirements of the organisms that survive in the same.

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References
Aqwa.com. (2018). AQWA - Underwater Aquarium Perth. Experience the wonder of Sea life.
Retrieved from https://www.aqwa.com.au/
Brunner, B., 2012. The Ocean at Home: an illustrated history of the aquarium. Reaktion Books.
Raghavan, R., Dahanukar, N., Tlusty, M.F., Rhyne, A.L., Kumar, K.K., Molur, S. and Rosser,
A.M., 2013. Uncovering an obscure trade: threatened freshwater fishes and the aquarium pet
markets. Biological Conservation, 164, pp.158-169.
Smith, K.F., Schmidt, V., Rosen, G.E. and Amaral-Zettler, L., 2012. Microbial diversity and
potential pathogens in ornamental fish aquarium water. PLoS One, 7(9), p.e39971.