Marine Reserves: Do they bring net Benefits to Economies?

Michal Tyl

Master's thesis

Přináší mořské rezervace čistí užitek národním ekonomikám?

Abstract:

Although more than 1300 marine reserves have already been established around the world, they still present a relatively new tool for environmental conservation and fisheries management. In accordance with this new approach towards marine protection, conservationists currently call for rapid establishment of a reserve network, which would encompass 10% to 30% of the oceans. Representative habitats from coastal areas as well as high seas would be included. Such a network should serve as a haven for marine species, ensuring their sustainability and aiding them to recover from fishery pressure. Furthermore, reserves are expected to enhance yields to the fishing industry through spillover and larval export. The paper attempts to determine, whether and under which conditions do marine reserves bring net benefits to economies.

Keywords

marine protected area, marine economy, marine ecology, marine reserves

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 27. 4. 2007

Thesis defence

• Date of defence: 1. 6. 2007
• Supervisor: Gabriela Hitzgerová
• Reader: Lukáš Tofan

Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze

Master programme / field:
Mezinárodní ekonomické vztahy / Mezinárodní obchod