A GENERAL APPROACH TO THE TOURISM RESEARCH IN SINALOA

The historical development of tourism research is described, analyzing trends in the short term and the role they have played some government agencies to support tourism and training of human resources in Sinaloa. He was elected to Mazatlan, main tourist destination in the state, to establish the development of tourism research in Sinaloa, using cognitive arguments to analyze its scientific nature also epistemological and scientific level compared from the academic production two units of higher education in the centennial Autonomous University of Sinaloa. 40 educational training and human resource development for the tourism sector in seven municipalities of the state territory, both in public institutions (20) and private (20), four of them in training, a similar number in the high school level were identified , two higher technical college, 27 undergraduate and graduate in only three. This type of provision begins in the early 1970s and today, 12 schools have closed or changed programs, while 28 are active. Limited articulation between management and tourism policy, whose pillars are academic institutions aimed at tourism research in sight. The creation of a government agency dedicated to tourism research to determine, monitor and implement plans to adverse situations emerging in tourist destinations in Sinaloa, under consistent, rigorous and systematic processes, as required by all scientific research is recommended

FISHING IN SINALOA: BRIEF HISTORY AND SEARCH OF EPISTEME

This paper reports from bibliographic woven into three sections: a brief history of the prehispanic fishing, where the encounter between the indigenous communities of the State of Sinaloa and species that supported the incursion of primitive society in the various ecosystems are described water that make up the vast and varied territory of Sinaloa, where fishing is born as a function of interaction between society and nature through a deep empirical knowledge and a handmade primitive instrumentality that positions in the ecosystem within the flows of matter and energy. The importance of the species used for food fishing, religious symbolism and knowledge acquired and transmitted is denoted by the fishing process. In the second section the economic and social importance of fishing is contextualized, highlighting the current situation based on official information from the volumes recorded catch, species of economic importance and an account of the public policy process becomes mandataron fisheries, identifying transcendent moments on the national fisheries police and the current problem by going through today. Finally the episteme that addresses human resources training and scientific research supporting the fishing process Sinaloa taking the experience in developing the curriculum innovation plan of the Faculty of Marine Science in 2007 is discussed

Distribución y abundancia de filosomas de Panulirus (Decapoda: Palinuridae) en el sureste del golfo de California, México

Se analizó la distribución espacio-temporal de las larvas filosomas de las langostas Panulirus inflatus y P. gracilis y su relación con la temperatura y salinidad, en el sureste del golfo de California, de febrero a diciembre de 1989. Tres estaciones fueron establecidas en la bahía de Mazatlán y una en la boca del sistema de Urías (estación uno). Se obtuvieron 208 muestras ( 104 de superficie y 104 de fondo) de arrastres horizontales de plancton. Simultáneamente se midieron la temperatura y salinidad del agua. Las larvas fueron más abundantes en la estación uno, con una densidad promedio total de 1 206 y 1 196 larvasll 000 m3 en superficie y fondo, respectivamente. La temperatura varió de 17.9, en febrero, a 30.2°C, en agosto, y la salinidad de 34.1, en agosto, a 35.°/00, en mayo. La abundancia de larvas no presentó relación con los cambios de temperatura y salinidad (p>O.05); mientras que con la conducta reproductiva de las especies de langosta de esta zona estuvo estrechamente relacionada La distribución espacial de las filosomas está sujeta a las corrientes y a los ciclos de marea de esta región.The spatial and temporal distribution of the stage 1 phyllosoma larvae of the lobsters Panulirus inflatus and P. gracilis and their relationships to water temperatures and salinities were analyzed from February to December 1989 in the southeastern Gulf of California, Mexico. Three stations were located wíthin ¡he bay of Mazatlan and one was located at the mouth of the Urias system (station one). Two-hundred and eight samples ( 1 04 at surface and 104 at bottom) were obtained from 26 horizontal plankton tows. Water temperatures and salinities were measured concurrentIy. Phyllosoma larvae were most abundant in station one, with total mean densities of I 206 larvae/ I 000 m3 (surface) and 1 196 larvae/l 000 m3 (bottom). Water temperatures ranged from 17.9°C, in February, to 30. 2°C, in August, and water salinities ranged from 3 4. 1 %0' in August, to 3 5.0 °/00, in May. The abundance of phyllosoma larvae was not related to changes in water temperature or salinity, however it was significantly related with the reproductive behavior of adults inhabiting lhe area. Spatial distribution of phyllosoma strongly depends upon current patterns and tidal cycles

Global Climate Change Impacts in the Sinaloa State, México

The variation of environmental conditions deriving from global climate change in the state of Sinaloa and its impact on the region's main productive activities have not been sufficiently studied. The article describes various phenomena associated with climate change and its consequences for Sinaloa, analyzes the scarce climate scenarios that include the region, and discusses the modifications caused by tropical cyclones and interannual changes. It also discusses the repercussions of climate change on agricultural activity and aspects related to sea level rise. Finally, the text empathizes on the lack of local estimations and studies that could serve as base for improved planning strategies and initiatives to facilitate adaptation to climate change in the region

Repercusiones del cambio climático global en el estado de sinaloa, méxico

Las variaciones en las condiciones ambientales del estado de Sinaloa asociadas al cambio climático global han sido poco estudiadas, al igual que su impacto en las principales actividades productivas de la región. Aquí se describen diversos fenómenos asociados al cambio climático y sus consecuencias para Sinaloa. Se analizan los escasos escenarios del clima donde se incluye a la región y se cuestionan las modificaciones asociadas a ciclones tropicales y a cambios interanuales. Se discuten las repercusiones del cambio climático en la actividad agrícola y aspectos relacionados con el ascenso del nivel del mar. Llama la atención la falta de estimaciones y estudios locales que sirvan de base para planificar mejor estrategias e iniciativas que faciliten la adaptación al cambio climático en la región

Distribución y abundancia de filosomas de Panulirus (Decapoda: Palinuridae) en el sureste del golfo de California, México

Se analizó la distribución espacio-temporal de las larvas filosomas de las langostas Panulirus inflatus y P. gracilis y su relación con la temperatura y salinidad, en el sureste del golfo de California, de febrero a diciembre de 1989. Tres estaciones fueron establecidas en la bahía de Mazatlán y una en la boca del sistema de Urías (estación uno). Se obtuvieron 208 muestras (104 de superficie y 104 de fondo) de arrastres horizontales de plancton. Simultáneamente se midieron la temperatura y salinidad del agua. Las larvas fueron más abundantes en la estación uno, con una densidad promedio total de 1 206 y 1 196 larvas/1 000 m³ en superficie y fondo, respectivamente. La temperatura varió de 17.9, en febrero, a 30.2°C, en agosto, y la salinidad de 34.1, en agosto, a 35.00(0)/00, en mayo. La abundancia de larvas no presentó relación con los cambios de temperatura y salinidad (p0.05); mientras que con la conducta reproductiva de las especies de langosta de esta zona estuvo estrechamente relacionada. La distribución espacial de las filosomas está sujeta a las corrientes y a los ciclos de marea de esta región.The spatial and temporal distribution of the stage I phyllosoma larvae of the lobsters Panulirus inflatus and P. gracilis and their relationships to water temperatures and salinities were analyzed from February to December 1989 in the southeastern Gulf of California, Mexico. Three stations were located within the bay of Mazatlan and one was located at the mouth of the Urias system (station one). Two-hundred and eight samples (104 at surface and 104 at bottom) were obtained from 26 horizontal plankton tows. Water temperatures and salinities were measured concurrently. Phyllosoma larvae were most abundant in station one, with total mean densities of 1 206 larvae/1 000 m³ (surface) and 1 196 larvae/1 000 m³ (bottom). Water temperatures ranged from 17.9°C, in February, to 30.2°C, in August, and water salinities ranged from 34.1(0)/00, in August, to 35.0(0)/00, in May. The abundance of phyllosoma larvae was not related to changes in water temperature or salinity, however it was significantly related with the reproductive behavior of adults inhabiting the area. Spatial distribution of phyllosoma strongly depends upon current patterns and tidal cycles

Recursos naturales y potencial turístico de la Bahía de Chamela, Jalisco, México: intereses de los visitantes en el contexto del turismo alternativo

The natural and cultural resources are crucial to develop a tourism product; they have to be conserved to the future. It is important to the stability and potential of the region to attract tourists. The interests for this article, is to know two different points, the first is to meet about the common requirements for the tourists and the most visitor heritages that they think are important, at the same time is important to know the characteristics of the heritage, their elements and the actual situation for them; with all that information is possible to know what can of alternative tourism could be practice in Bahía de Chamela, Jalisco, Mexico. It was necessary to elaborate cards with the most representative natural heritage and their characteristics, at the same time, make questions to the visitors in relation of tourism and sustainability. The frequently activities are ecotourism and adventure tourism with interaction in the natural attractions of Bahía de Chamela, this territory is a short coast with the same natural characteristics in all the areas, the islands are in the interior of the bay, they are the best attraction in the bay. The potential to make tourism activities in Bahía de Chamela is in the natural heritage of this coast and with the local economy like traditional fishing, bird watching and diving. Bahía de Chamela doesn´t have a lot tourism infrastructure to catch visitor who arrive this place. The implantation of alternative tourism can make the participation of the local population to the tourist services.Los recursos naturales y culturales son determinantes para desarrollar un producto turístico, mismos que deben conservarse a fin de que la oferta se pueda mantener a futuro, por lo tanto, es fundamental establecer el potencial con el que cuenta una región para atraer visitantes. Para los intereses del presente trabajo resultó importante identificar dos puntos principales, uno donde se identificaron las necesidades más concurrentes en los visitantes de la zona y el patrimonio que consideran más atractivo, y por otra parte caracterizar dicho patrimonio en cuanto a su estado actual y elementos que lo conforman, de esta forma se podría lograr una fusión y lograr obtener resultados claros, logrando a su vez conocer las actividades de turismo alternativo que se realizan o podría realizarse en cada sitio de la Bahía de Chamela, Jalisco, México. Para esto, fue necesario elaborar fichas con las que se extrajo información del patrimonio natural más representativo y sus características, a su vez, se realizaron preguntas para obtener opiniones de la población en temas de turismo y sustentabilidad. Las actividades que más destacaron fueron el ecoturismo y el turismo de aventura, que se llevan a cabo por medio de la interacción con los atractivos naturales de la Bahía de Chamela, un territorio con una reducida extensión de litoral que comparte las mismas características naturales con las áreas colindantes, destacando que las islas que se localizan en su interior son el atractivo turístico más representativo. El potencial turístico de la Bahía de Chamela está relacionado con el patrimonio natural de su zona costera, que es de gran importancia para la economía local con actividades como la pesca artesanal, avistamiento de aves marinas y buceo. Sin embargo, en la bahía aún no se cuenta con la infraestructura turística adecuada para atender a los visitantes que arriban al lugar. Se propone la implementación de un modelo de turismo alternativo que incluya la participación de la población local en la oferta de servicios turísticos e intereses de los turistas que visitan la región

Feasibility, density and growth of culture of freshwater crayfish (Decapoda: Cherax Quadricarinatus) in Sinaloa, México

Feasibility, density and growth of culture of freshwater crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) in Sinaloa were analyzed between September, 2005 and January, 2006. The densities were 7 (reservoir 1) and 16 (reservoir 2) org/m-2. Applied a method not parametrico (Kruskal-Wallis), the variables of response were density, weight and sex, the experimental unit the reservoirs. Samplings were weekly and 40 lobsters were captured in tubes of PVC. Total and cefalotorácica length ((LT y LC) in mm and total weight (PT) in g of the organisms were recorded, the biometric correlations were realized and von Bertalanffy estimated the growth for the model of von Bertallanfy. The major average was obtained in 41.2 g to a density of 7 org/m, though her k (growth rate) coincided with the reservoirs with 0.30, in addition, the lobsters they presented a growth of isometric type. From the first year, usefulness of $3,419,165.00 obtained, that represented 26.8$9,060,554.00, and in agreement to the financial indicators, this value was ideal for the accomplishment of the project. As indicator of the profitability, the TIR resulted in 66 %, being major that the minimal acceptable rate of performance and concluding the profitability of the culture in 59 %. Likewise, Sinaloa's condition, for his geographical location and the results ofthe growth, the heights, the performance of the lobster and of the financial analysis of the culture, indicated to C. quadricarinatusas an alternative of development in the region, being the lobster of interest in acuiculture of new species in tropical areas, thoughin Sinaloa the investigations are practically void with ends of commercial production