Benefits of marine and coastal ecosystems to human wellbeing

Besides the well-known economic value of fisheries, there are several other activities generating significant revenues in coastal and marine areas. Tourism has become one of the world’s fastest growing industries, providing a significant proportion of the GDPs of many developing countries. Small island states are particularly reliant on coastal and marine tourism. In the Caribbean,…

  • Produced by:
    Philippe Rekacewicz, February 2006
  • Year:
    01/01/2009

Benefits of marine and coastal ecosystems to human wellbeing

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