Coastal tourism is essential to the local economies of Elmina,
Cape Coast and Moree, hence, the identification of coastal erosion ‘hotspots’ in the area provides management with vital information
about the state of the coastlines, especially where important historic
national tourism facilities are located. The challenge to coastal
managers in this area is to implement measures that protect these
national assets while leaving the natural ecosystems undisturbed in
order to encourage beach tourism.