Integration of participatory and aerial mapping for sea turtle conservation zoning in Malang coastal area

One of the sea turtle nesting habitats in Indonesia is located on the southern coast of Java Island. Bajul Mati and Jolangkung coastal areas, Malang Regency are locations of sea turtle nesting that exist in Java Island and already had conservation efforts along with it. The data inventories are nesting area data gathering and the result of sea turtle nesting which is aimed to develop conservation efforts. The purpose of this research is to integrate participation maps with aerial photographs and to identify potentials and challenges of the eco-tourism activity in the coastal area of Malang Regency. The data used are participation maps nesting point, aerial photographs result, and plotting point of nesting. The method in this research includes digital participation maps making which is then integrated with aerial photographs result and plotting point of nesting. The result of this research is integration maps of participation with aerial photographs which show in coastal area zonation as the habitat of sea turtle nesting and conservation area zonation. The conservation area zoning is one form of education for the ecotourism approach. The challenge of eco-tourism activity is to grow the regional government's trust and commitment to join and participate in sustainable eco-tourism. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.