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Recreational, Cultural and Aesthetic Services from Estuarine and Coastal Ecosystems

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  • Paulo A.L.D. Nunes

    (Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei)

  • Rosimeiry Portela

    (Conservation International, Center for Applied Biodiversity Science)

  • Nalini Rao

    (Conservation International, Center for Applied Biodiversity Science)

  • Sonja S. Teelucksingh

    (Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei and the University of the West Indies)

Abstract

The role of economic analysis in guiding the sustainable development of estuarine and coastal ecosystems is investigated based on a comprehensive review of the literature on the valuation of the recreation, cultural and aesthetic services. The implications of the findings for the sustainable management of coral reefs, Marine Protected Areas, and Small Island Developing States are discussed. Finally, the potential of meta-analytical benefit transfer and scaling up of values at various aggregation levels is demonstrated in the context of coastal tourism and recreation in Europe. The results of the study support the conclusion that the non-material values provided by coastal and estuarine ecosystems in terms of recreational, cultural and aesthetic services represent a substantial component of human well-being.

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  • Paulo A.L.D. Nunes & Rosimeiry Portela & Nalini Rao & Sonja S. Teelucksingh, 2009. "Recreational, Cultural and Aesthetic Services from Estuarine and Coastal Ecosystems," Working Papers 2009.121, Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei.
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    1. Sonja S. Teelucksingh & Paulo A.L.D. Nunes, 2010. "Biodiversity Valuation in Developing Countries: A Focus on Small Island Developing States (SIDS)," Working Papers 2010.111, Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei.
    2. Jan Philipp Schägner & Luke Brander & Joachim Maes & Volkmar Hartje, 2012. "Mapping Ecosystem Services’ Values: Current Practice and Future Prospects," Working Papers 2012.59, Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei.
    3. repec:eee:touman:v:65:y:2018:i:c:p:87-99 is not listed on IDEAS

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    Keywords

    Aesthetic Values; Coastal Recreation; Coral Reefs; Cultural Values; Ecosystem Services Valuation; Ecosystem Services; Estuarine Ecosystems; Marine Protected Areas; Non-market Valuation; Non-use Values; Passive Values; Recreational Fishing; Small Island Developing States; Spiritual and Religious Values.;

    JEL classification:

    • Q20 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Renewable Resources and Conservation - - - General
    • Q26 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Renewable Resources and Conservation - - - Recreational Aspects of Natural Resources
    • Q57 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Ecological Economics

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