Coralligenous represents a key habitat of the Mediterranean continental shelf in terms of biodiversity and aesthetic value. An annual economic benefit of €0.88 M (2014 €) generated by SCUBA diving on coralligenous habitat in the Isole Tremiti MPA (South Italy) was estimated through a survey questionnaire administered to diving centres. Notwithstanding the results represent only one among many other ecosystem services generated by coralligenous, they highlight the importance of cultural ecosystem service related benefits in the marine ecosystems and of coralligenous in particular.
The importance of coralligenous habitat to the local economy of Isole Tremiti MPA (Adriatic Sea): the case of recreational diving
G. Chimienti
;F. Mastrototaro;G. D'Onghia;A. Tursi;S. Fraschetti
2016-01-01
Abstract
Coralligenous represents a key habitat of the Mediterranean continental shelf in terms of biodiversity and aesthetic value. An annual economic benefit of €0.88 M (2014 €) generated by SCUBA diving on coralligenous habitat in the Isole Tremiti MPA (South Italy) was estimated through a survey questionnaire administered to diving centres. Notwithstanding the results represent only one among many other ecosystem services generated by coralligenous, they highlight the importance of cultural ecosystem service related benefits in the marine ecosystems and of coralligenous in particular.File in questo prodotto:
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