In this peer reviewed article, coral reef tourism is defined and the valuation of the of the sector is defined in both traditional financial metrics as well as tourist trip equivalents.

Topics

Climate Change
Economic Contribution
Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Value Chain Management

GSTC-D Criterias

A3 -Monitoring and reporting
B1 -Measuring the economic contribution of tourism
B8 -Access for all
D1 -Protection of sensitive environments

Sustainable Development Goals - SDG's

13- Climate Action
14- Life Below Water

Citation

“M. Spalding;

2017;

Mapping the Global Value and Distribution of Coral Reef Tourism;

BTRP-ID: 2711″

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