摘要：A multidisciplinary research method is essential to get a handle on the various features of the island. First of all, it is required to understand the basis of living environment such as biological resources and topography in land and ocean, and the supply of safe drinking water. Also, the physical feature of accessibility, that is, distance from the mainland and how to move, becomes an essential element. Since life on the islands almost entirely depends on natural resources, the ecological health of the surrounding marine ecosystem is also closely linked to economic activity. Since life on the islands depends very much on mobility and resources, the sustainable use and conservation are necessary within the limited island space, and this management system has been maintained by the community of residents. With the recent increase in island tourists, environmental problems such as marine pollution have arisen, along with concerns over its environmental carrying capacity. This paper discusses whether there is any way to seek sustainable development while maintaining the island’s diverse identity and biological and ecological diversity.
其他关键词：island identity, sustainability, ecological diversity, biodiversity, island industry
