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Description:
Title:
The economic value of the coral reefs of Saipan, commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Author(s):
Beukering, Pieter van.
Haider, Wolfgang.
Wolfs, Esther.
Liu, Yi.
Leeuw, Kim van der.
Longland, Margo.
Sablan, Joel.
Beardmore, Ben.
Prima, Sabina di.
Massey, Eric.
Cesar, H. S. J. (Herman S. J.), 1963-
Hausfather, Zeke.
Wusinich-Mendez, Dana.
United States, National Ocean Service
United States, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
Coral Reef Conservation Program (U.S.)
NOAA Education Council (U.S.)
Corporate Name:
United States, National Ocean Service
United States, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
Coral Reef Conservation Program (U.S.)
NOAA Education Council (U.S.)
Dates of Publication:
2006
Abstract:
Saipan's beautiful fringing and barrier coral reefs are scattered along the 68 km coastline. The economic importance of this ecosystem is significant. Besides providing food, shelter and cultural significance for the citizens on Saipan, the coral reefs generate revenue from tourists and recreational users attracted by the beauty of the coral and its inhabitants. The main objective of the study was to carry out an economic valuation of the coral reefs and associated resources on Saipan. The results of the study were derived through five major research methodologies: 1. Household survey 2. Discrete choice experiment 3. Total Economic Value Calculation 4. Spatial analysis 5. Sustainable financing"--Executive summary.
Keywords:
Coral reef conservation
Coral reef ecology
Coral reefs and islands
Economic aspects
Place Keywords:
Northern Mariana Islands
Saipan
Local Corporate Name:
NOS (National Ocean Service)
CoRIS (Coral Reef Information System)
Education and outreach
Type of Resource:
Professional Paper
Note:
Saipan's beautiful fringing and barrier coral reefs are scattered along the 68 km coastline. The economic importance of this ecosystem is significant. Besides providing food, shelter and cultural significance for the citizens on Saipan, the coral reefs generate revenue from tourists and recreational users attracted by the beauty of the coral and its inhabitants. The main objective of the study was to carry out an economic valuation of the coral reefs and associated resources on Saipan. The results of the study were derived through five major research methodologies: 1. Household survey 2. Discrete choice experiment 3. Total Economic Value Calculation 4. Spatial analysis 5. Sustainable financing"--Executive summary.
2006
NOS (National Ocean Service)
CoRIS (Coral Reef Information System)
Education and outreach
Library
Public Domain
1858
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