The Economic Value Of Guam S Coral Reefs
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The Economic Value Of Guam S Coral Reefs
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Author : Pieter van Beukering
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
The Economic Value Of Guam S Coral Reefs written by Pieter van Beukering and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Coral reef management categories.
Summary Report
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Author : Coral Reef Conservation Program (U.S.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
Summary Report written by Coral Reef Conservation Program (U.S.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Coral reefs and islands categories.
"Coral reefs are among the most valuable ecosystems on Earth, they provide humans with billions of dollars in economic and environmental services (also known as ecosystem services) such as food, protection for coasts, and tourism. However, increasing population growth rates along with economic and industrial development has resulted in unprecedented pressure to coral reefs. These pressures include impacts from climate change, unsustainable fishing, and land-based pollution. Domestically, the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP) funds and equips reef conservation activities by NOAA and its partners in the seven US states and jurisdictions containing coral reefs (American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Florida, Guam, Hawai`i, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands), as well as in uninhabited islands including the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and the Pacific Remote Island Areas. Given some of the threats mentioned above, there are a few questions to consider. How much are coral reefs worth to society? How much do people care about coral ecosystems? Can we demonstrate the value of these unique ecosystems and account for what we stand to lose if they are irreparably damaged? Providing answers to these questions can assist with better decisions that influence coral reef resource management and policy. One way to provide answers is through the use of Economic Valuation techniques. The CRCP recognizes the benefits gained from the strategic use of social science tools in US coral reef jurisdictions and one of these tools includes Natural Resource Valuation. Since 2001, the program has funded social science activities including, valuation studies in seven (7) US coral reef jurisdictions. This document attempts to summarize the major findings of these studies in order to provide an overall report on the value of US coral reefs.
The Total Economic Value Of U S Coral Reefs
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Author : Luke Brander
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
The Total Economic Value Of U S Coral Reefs written by Luke Brander and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Coral reefs and islands categories.
"The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coral Reef Conservation Programme (CRCP) commissioned this report to produce an aggregate Total Economic Value for US coral reefs from the seven states and territories with coral reefs (American Samoa, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Commonwealth of the North Mariana Islands and the US Virgin Islands). The objectives of this report are to (1) provide an overview of the value of US coral reefs, (2) assess the composition of this value in terms of ecosystem services (tourism, fisheries, coastal protection, amenity value, etc.), (3) identify gaps in the value information that is currently available, and (4) estimate a value function for US coral reefs using statistical meta-analysis"--Background.
Economic Valuation And Policy Priorities For Sustainable Management Of Coral Reefs
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Author : Mahfuzuddin Ahmed
language : en
Publisher: WorldFish
Release Date : 2004
Economic Valuation And Policy Priorities For Sustainable Management Of Coral Reefs written by Mahfuzuddin Ahmed and has been published by WorldFish this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Coral reef conservation categories.
Collected Essays On The Economics Of Coral Reefs
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Author : Herman S. J. Cesar
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Collected Essays On The Economics Of Coral Reefs written by Herman S. J. Cesar and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Coral reefs and islands categories.
Corals and coral reefs are seriously degraded in most tropical seas. Most of the damage is due to over-exploitation and the use of destructive fishing methods. This collection of essays presents a number of case studies on the economic analysis of coral reefs.
Economic Value Of Coral Reefs In Palau
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Author : Yỡko Fujita
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
Economic Value Of Coral Reefs In Palau written by Yỡko Fujita and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Coral reefs and islands categories.
The aim of this research is to estimate how much Palauan people value coral reefs in the Rock Island Southern Lagoon (RISL) in Palau by using the Contingent Valuation Method, which is one of the methods used in Environmental Economics. According to some surveys, Palauan people are comparatively more environmentally-conscious than those from other countries. However, in recent years, land development has been rapidly increased, and the number of tourists has been drastically increasing as well. Climate change is a global phenomenon that is affecting the condition of the marine environment. These trends cause serious damages to the natural environment. Since coral reefs provide some of the most important resources to the Palauan people, we conducted this study to understand the value of coral reefs to the people of Palau, and as a result develop appropriate and effective conservation policy for Palau’s coral reefs. As a result of CVM survey conducted in Koror and Airai states, people’s “Willingness to Pay” and “Willingness to Work” is estimated at $8.00 (USD)per month with a total annual value that is estimated at $452,448 (USD). These estimated values can be used as critical information for compensation for coral damage, evaluation of economic efficiency of conservation policy, and improving awareness or education for Palauan residents.
Economic Value Of Ecosystems
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Author : International Institute for Environment & Development
language : en
Publisher: IIED
Release Date : 1992
Economic Value Of Ecosystems written by International Institute for Environment & Development and has been published by IIED this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with categories.
An Economic Analysis Of Coral Reefs In The Andaman Sea Of Thailand
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Author : Udomsak Seenprachawong
language : en
Publisher: Singapore : Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia
Release Date : 2001
An Economic Analysis Of Coral Reefs In The Andaman Sea Of Thailand written by Udomsak Seenprachawong and has been published by Singapore : Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Business & Economics categories.
The Economic Value Of The Coral Reefs Of Saipan Commonwealth Of The Northern Mariana Islands
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Author : Pieter van Beukering
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
The Economic Value Of The Coral Reefs Of Saipan Commonwealth Of The Northern Mariana Islands written by Pieter van Beukering and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Coral reef conservation categories.
Divers Willingness To Pay For Improved Coral Reef Conditions In Guam
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Author : Shanna Grafeld
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
Divers Willingness To Pay For Improved Coral Reef Conditions In Guam written by Shanna Grafeld and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with categories.
Coral reefs are degrading globally, yet are essential to coastal and island economies, particularly in the Pacific. The diving industry benefits from coral reef management and can be positively or negatively impacted by ecological change. Quantifying divers' ecological preferences that influence economic outcomes can help inform managers and justify conservation. Utilizing non-market valuation, we assess SCUBA divers' preferences and WTP for ecological attributes of coral reef ecosystems in Guam, and investigate socioeconomic drivers influencing preferences. A discrete choice experiment grounded in ecosystem modeling reveals divers are willing to pay user fees in reef ecosystems with greater ecological health (higher fish biomass, diversity, and charismatic species). Improvement in fish biomass from low (25g/m2) to high (60g/m2) was worth over $2 million/year. Presence of sharks and turtles together was the preeminent attribute, with divers WTP $15-20 million/year. Contingent valuation results suggest divers are willing to make voluntary payments ($900 thousand) towards sediment-reduction projects in upland watersheds. These payments could benefit divers and the broader tourism industry by improving reef conditions. Relatively few policy instruments are in place worldwide collecting fees from divers for coastal management, and none in Guam. Our results suggest this remains an untapped funding source for coral reef management and conservation.