The value of Fijian coral reefs by nonusers: A contingent valuation study to investigate Willingness-to-Pay for conservation, understand scale/magnitude of reef problems and provide tools for practitioners

Posted on:2010-10-16

Degree:Ph.D

Type:Dissertation

University:Georgia Institute of Technology

Candidate:Fonseca, Carolyn E

Full Text:PDF

GTID:1440390002477489

Subject:Biology

Abstract/Summary:

contingent valuation study was done to investigate the value of Fijian reefs by households in the Metro Atlanta area. Individuals were surveyed and asked questions about their Willingness-to-Pay for coral reef conservation, personal views on the scope/magnitude of coral reef problems, and experience around ocean related activities as well as knowledge. Results from this data, find individuals would donate on average...

Keywords/Search Tags:

Reef, Coral

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