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Abstract

The study aimed to investigate how snorkelers conserve coral reef ecosystem and identify factors. that influence their behavior were used to collect data from Thai tourists who went diving from October to November 2023. The sample size was 400 individuals. The Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as percentage, mean and standard deviation, and inferential statistics for hypothesis testing and variable correlation testing. Pair comparisons in analytical measurements were made using, one- way ANOVA, and Scheffé.

The study indicated that coral reef ecosystems exhibit significant conservation behavior (83%) Differences in occupation, values, knowledge, and attitudes towards conservation had a significantly impact on coral reef ecosystems conservation behavior (p-value ≤ 0.05).

The study recommends that the government use internet platform to communicate information, news, and knowledge about coral reef ecosystems in order to promote knowledge and comprehension among tourists and stakeholders. There is a lack of law enforcement in conversation, thus concern agencies should adopt clear measures to handle infractions destruction of coral reef ecosystems.