18 research outputs found

    Beauty as socio-economic driver in diving frequentation: the case of Isole Tremiti MPA

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    The recreational diver frequentation and the corresponding Diving Centres gross revenue during 2014 at Isole Tremiti MPA was analyzed and compared with data from the other Centres of Apulia

    The importance of coralligenous habitat to the local economy of Isole Tremiti MPA (Adriatic Sea): the case of recreational diving

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    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
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