van Herwerden, L., Griffiths, C.L., Bally, R., Blaine, M., and du Plessis, C. (1989) Patterns of shore utilization in a metropolitan area: the Cape Peninsula, South Africa. Ocean & Shoreline Management, 12 (4). pp. 331-346.

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Abstract

A survey of the western shores of False Bay, Cape Peninsula, South Africa (34°5′S, 18°26′W–34°9′S, 18°29′W) was undertaken to determine patterns and intensities of human utilization over a one-year period. This was done as part of a programme to monitor the impact of proclaiming three small marine reserves (created in March 1986) along this intensively utilized stretch of coastline. Only 6% (48 000) of all visitors to the shore were exploiters, i.e. anglers and bait gatherers. The greater proportion of visitors (779 640) engaged in non-exploitative recreational activities, concentrated on sandy beaches. Mean daily shore attendances peaked between 12.00 and 16.00 h. Numbers of visitors during ‘out-of-season’ periods peaked over weekends, with Saturdays being more popular than Sundays. Wednesdays were found to have unexpectedly high attendances. Maximum overall beach attendances occurred during the peak holiday season (the Christmas holidays); but over this period, weekday attendances exceeded those over weekends. Factors influencing the utilization patterns are discussed.

Item ID:	26860
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	0964-5691
Keywords:	False Bay, Cape Town, marine reserves, shoreline use, exploitation, recreation
Date Deposited:	10 Jul 2013 02:26
FoR Codes:	05 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES > 0502 Environmental Science and Management > 050209 Natural Resource Management @ 33% 16 STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY > 1604 Human Geography > 160402 Recreation, Leisure and Tourism Geography @ 33% 16 STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY > 1604 Human Geography > 160404 Urban and Regional Studies (excl Planning) @ 34%
SEO Codes:	96 ENVIRONMENT > 9609 Land and Water Management > 960902 Coastal and Estuarine Land Management @ 50% 96 ENVIRONMENT > 9609 Land and Water Management > 960903 Coastal and Estuarine Water Management @ 50%
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