Coastal Capital: Jamaica

Summary:

Coastal Capital: Jamaica evaluates the contribution of coral reefs to the Jamaican economy, as well as the benefits that will be lost if coral reefs degrade further.

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Summary (PDF, 980 Kb)
Presentation (PDF, 10.4 Mb)
Press Release

Working Papers

Coral Reefs, Beach Erosion and Impacts to Tourism in Jamaica (PDF, 2.1 Mb)
The Economic Value of Jamaica’s Coral Reef-Related Fisheries (PDF, 667 Kb)
A Classification of the Protection Provided by Coral Reef Systems in Jamaica - Utilizing GIS and Oceanographic Methods of Analysis (PDF, 3.1 Mb) (authored by the Mona Geoinformatics Institute)

Literature Review

(updated August 2011)

Coastal Capital Literature Review: Economic Valuation of Coastal and Marine Resources in Jamaica (PDF, 584 Kb)
Summary of Economic Valuation Studies and their Policy Relevance for Jamaica (PDF, 65 Kb)

This analysis includes a valuation of coral reef-associated fisheries, potential losses to tourism due to beach erosion, and examines the role of coral reefs in reducing coastal flooding during storms. In addition, we provide a literature review of 16 coral reef valuations conducted in Jamaica.