Integrating sustainable coastal tourism and aquaculture principles into higher education curricula: a comprehensive literature review

Education can play a key role in achieving Goal 14 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by raising awareness of the importance of sustainable aquaculture and coastal tourism practices. Despite the global recognition of the importance of the SDGs and their significance in promoting the sustainable development of oceans, seas, and marine resources as well as the role of education in achieving these goals, only a few studies have focused on aquaculture and coastal tourism in higher education. The aim of this paper is to provide a comprehensive literature review that examines the current status of education in higher education institutions (HEIs) with regard to aquaculture and coastal tourism. Through an analysis of papers published between 2000 and 2023, this study offers a starting point for more discussion and also offers a conceptual framework, thus providing a basis for further research on the integration of sustainable coastal tourism and aquaculture principles into higher education curricula. Opportunities, implications and future research directions to enhance the role of HEIs in fostering a more sustainable coastal tourism and aquaculture sector are also discussed.