Global coral reef related tourism is one of the most significant examples of nature-based
tourism from a single ecosystem. Coral reefs attract foreign and domestic visitors and …

This paper reviews the progress made over the past few years in evaluating and controlling
for spatial heterogeneity in stated preference valuation, focussing on applications to …

Among the many types of terrestrial ecosystems, forests have some of the highest levels of
biodiversity; they also have many interdependent economic, ecological and social functions …

Coastal recreation as a cultural ecosystem service (CES) is key to human wellbeing.
However, anthropogenic impacts at the coast affect CES supply. Mapping and assessing …

Being the most productive ecosystem on earth, wetlands provide basic as well as critical
ecosystem services to humans and other living beings. However, the wetland resources are …

Beaches, an important component of coastal tourism resources, are gradually eroding as a
result of environmental pollution, ecological damage, etc., which is ignored by tourists as …

Urban ecosystems in cities, such as urban green spaces, provide diverse amenities and
areas for relaxation to the public. However, the public's understanding of the value of urban …

Estimating the recreational value of a coastal wetland park is useful in understanding
wetland ecosystem and nurturing a balanced relationship between wetland tourism …

Marine turtle species in the Asia-Pacific region face loss of habitat, population decline and
serious risk of extinction. Understanding the associated loss in human welfare can motivate …

Quantifying the monetary value of ecosystem services (ES) provided by coastal and marine
resources can help policy makers assess the trade-offs and synergies inherent in ecosystem …