Índice de calidad del agua marina y turismo en playas de Ocucaje
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Rev. Inv. Cs. Agro. y Vet.
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La calidad de aguas marinas en Ocucaje, Ica, es fundamental para el turismo recreativo y la conservación del medio ambiente. Objetivo: Evaluar el índice de calidad de aguas marinas (ICAM) para uso recreativo y su relación con el turismo en playas de Ocucaje, Ica. Método: Se aplicaron encuestas a 92 turistas y se analizaron parámetros fisicoquímicos del agua (pH, DBO₅, OD y turbidez). La investigación fue observacional, prospectiva y longitudinal, de nivel descriptivo-correlacional. Resultados: El análisis estadístico mediante Chi Cuadrado evidenció una relación significativa entre el ICAM y las condiciones del ambiente marino (valor experimental: 63.360 > valor crítico: 21.026), confirmando la hipótesis planteada. Los resultados subrayan la importancia de mantener un ambiente marino saludable que favorece la biodiversidad e incrementa el atractivo turístico. Conclusiones: La percepción de los turistas mostró cierto grado de subjetividad como limitación del estudio. Se valida la relevancia del monitoreo permanente del ICAM con programas de control ambiental para garantizar un entorno seguro y sostenible para el turismo regional.
The quality of marine waters in Ocucaje, Ica, is fundamental for recreational tourism and environmental conservation. Objective: To evaluate the marine water quality index (ICAM) for recreational use and its relationship with tourism on the beaches of Ocucaje, Ica. Method: Surveys were applied to 92 tourists, and physicochemical parameters of the water (pH, BOD₅, DO, and turbidity) were analyzed. The research was observational, prospective, and longitudinal, with a descriptive-correlational level. Results: The statistical analysis using Chi-Square showed a significant relationship between ICAM and marine environmental conditions (experimental value: 63.360 > critical value: 21.026), confirming the proposed hypothesis. The results underscore the importance of maintaining a healthy marine environment that supports biodiversity and enhances tourist appeal. Conclusions: Tourists' perceptions showed a degree of subjectivity as a limitation of the study. The relevance of continuous monitoring of ICAM with environmental control programs is validated to ensure a safe and sustainable environment for regional tourism.
The quality of marine waters in Ocucaje, Ica, is fundamental for recreational tourism and environmental conservation. Objective: To evaluate the marine water quality index (ICAM) for recreational use and its relationship with tourism on the beaches of Ocucaje, Ica. Method: Surveys were applied to 92 tourists, and physicochemical parameters of the water (pH, BOD₅, DO, and turbidity) were analyzed. The research was observational, prospective, and longitudinal, with a descriptive-correlational level. Results: The statistical analysis using Chi-Square showed a significant relationship between ICAM and marine environmental conditions (experimental value: 63.360 > critical value: 21.026), confirming the proposed hypothesis. The results underscore the importance of maintaining a healthy marine environment that supports biodiversity and enhances tourist appeal. Conclusions: Tourists' perceptions showed a degree of subjectivity as a limitation of the study. The relevance of continuous monitoring of ICAM with environmental control programs is validated to ensure a safe and sustainable environment for regional tourism.
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Vol. 9, No. 27