The economic importance of coastal and marine resources to tourism in Barbados

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Dr. Peter Schuhmann, Professor of Economics (Creator)

Institution

The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW )

Web Site: http://library.uncw.edu/

Abstract: Barbados is experiencing extreme degradation of its coastal and marine resources due to local factors (e.g., overfishing, coastal overdevelopment, siltation and pollution) and climate related factors, which threaten the viability of the country's tourism product as well as its economic growth prospects. It is acknowledged that tourists have strong preferences for high quality beaches, clear water and healthy coral reefs and sea turtles. However, research gaps remain regarding the tourism consequences of coastal and marine resource deterioration and how funds can be generated to support conservation efforts. This study attempts to fill those gaps.

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Publication

Schuhmann, P., Skeete, R., & Waite, R. (2017, May). The economic importance of coastal and marine resources to tourism in Barbados. Swain Center for Executive Education Report. Retrieved from https://uncw.edu/swain/documents/The-Economic-Importance-of-Coastal-and-Marine-Resources-to-Tourism-in-Barbados.pdf

Language: English

Date: 2017

Keywords

Barbados, Marine resources--Barbados, Barbados--Economic conditions, Coastal zone management, Tourism--Barbados, Marine resources development

Subjects

Coastal zone management

Tourism--Barbados

Marine resources--Barbados

Marine resources development

Barbados

Barbados--Economic conditions

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