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15/ BENEFITS TO MPAs FROM

TOURISM:

1. Revenue for Protected Areas Funding

protected areas is a major concern for MPA

managers. Governmental funding of MPAs is

often not sufficient for conservation needs, and

many important natural areas will not survive

without new and additional sources of

revenue. Tourism offers opportunities to

generate income in diverse ways, allowing

MPA managers to better protect sensitive

areas. (We will discuss tourism revenue in

more detail in later modules.)

Entrance fees or visitor use fees can be

charged directly to visitors who visit an MPA.

Visitor fees may be collected at an entry point

to a MPA; for specific activities or for the use

of equipment; on a boat, as an add-on to the

price of an excursion; or as a use fee for scuba

divers or snorkelers. Typically, foreign visitors

are charged more than local visitors.

Private sector concessions can include gift

shops, boat rentals, food stands and tours.

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