Modelled Total Dollar Value of Reef Tourism (per km2)

The layer comprises mapped estimates of the dollar values of coral reefs to the tourism sector. The layer comprises mapped estimates of annual visitation to coral reefs. These values are taken from the combined value of on reef values and reef adjacent values, the former including recreational diving and snorkelling and the latter including the provision of calm waters, coral sand beaches, views, and seafood

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Last Updated May 3, 2021, 18:58 (UTC)
Created January 21, 2021, 18:27 (UTC)
Region TC
Language eng
Topic Category Economy; economic activities, conditions and employment
Temporal Extent Start 2016-01-01
Temporal Extent End 2017-07-31
Dataset Reference Date 2017
Lineage Global data from multiple sources, including social media and crowd-sourced datasets, were used to estimate and map two distinct components of reef value. The first component is local “reef-adjacent” value, an overarching term used to capture a range of indirect benefits from coral reefs, including provision of sandy beaches, sheltered water, food, and attractive views. The second component is “on-reef” value, directly associated with in-water activities such diving and snorkelling. Tourism values were estimated as a proportion of the total visits and spending by coastal tourists within 30 km of reefs (excluding urban areas). Reef-adjacent values were set as a fixed proportion of 10% of this expenditure. On-reef values were based on the relative abundance of dive-shops and underwater photos in different countries and territories. Full reference to the methods can be found in the published article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308597X17300635.
West Longitude -72.4840
South Latitude 21.17465
East Longitude -71.0736
North Latitude 21.98039
Spatial Reference System WGS84
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Access Limitations Restricted, send data request to point of contact
Use Constraints Restricted, but open subject to limitations and prior agreement with responsible organisation. Copyright must be cited
Resource Reference Mapping the global value and distribution of coral reef tourism. Spalding, M. Burke, L., Wood, S.A., Ashpole, J., Hutchison, J., zu Ermgassen, P. Marine Policy (2017).
Data Format tiff
Update Frequency as needed
Accuracy 500m
Resource Type Dataset
Metadata Date 2021-01-21
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