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Museums of the Sea as Educational Spaces for Cultural Sustainability and Responsible Tourism in Coastal Communities

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  • María de los Ángeles Piñeiro Antelo

    (Department of Geography, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain)

  • Lucrezia Lopez

    (Department of Geography, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain)

  • Ángel Miramontes Carballada

    (Department of Geography, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain)

Abstract

During the last 15 years, the territorial strategy of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) has supported initiatives focused on promoting the sustainable growth of European fishing communities, such as establishing Museums of the Sea. These museums emphasize the preservation, safeguarding, and enhancement of both tangible and intangible maritime cultural heritage, turning territorial and identity resources into valuable assets with significant potential for cultural and educational tourism. They are essential in enhancing local identity and sense of belonging, along with the social appreciation of the fishing profession. This research collects and examines data originating from five Museums of the Sea founded since 2000 in the province of A Coruña (Galicia, Spain) with CFP financing. Findings emphasize the connections between the Museums of the Sea, education and tourism, creating opportunities for local growth in fishing-reliant areas, promoting economic variety, safeguarding maritime heritage, and strengthening maritime identity.

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  • María de los Ángeles Piñeiro Antelo & Lucrezia Lopez & Ángel Miramontes Carballada, 2026. "Museums of the Sea as Educational Spaces for Cultural Sustainability and Responsible Tourism in Coastal Communities," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 18(8), pages 1-23, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:18:y:2026:i:8:p:3776-:d:1917721
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