The NOAA IR serves as an archival repository of NOAA-published products including scientific findings, journal articles, guidelines, recommendations, or other information authored or co-authored by NOAA or funded partners.
As a repository, the NOAA IR retains documents in their original published format to ensure public access to scientific information.
i
Whale watching in Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary: Understanding passengers and their economic contributions
-
2021
-
Details:
-
Personal Author:
-
Corporate Authors:
-
NOAA Program & Office:
-
Description:Ecosystem services are benefits that people receive from the environment. This report focuses on the economic contribution of whales relative to recreation and tourism through wildlife viewing. Understanding the importance and economic contributions of the whale watching sector, including for-hire operators and the whale watching public, is important for wildlife management and the local economy. This study surveyed whale watchers who pay for boat-based tours in the Channel Islands region.
-
Keywords:
-
Series:
-
DOI:
-
Document Type:
-
Rights Information:Public Domain
-
Compliance:Submitted
-
Main Document Checksum:
-
Download URL:
-
File Type: