Abstract
We use Australia wide attitudinal surveys and a random utility model of site choice, constructed using data on more than 10,000 fishing trips, to explore interactions between recreational fishers and no-take marine reserves. We find most recreational fishers in established marine parks support no-take marine reserves, and that support likely grows over time after reserves are established. We also show that small reserves have relatively little impact on recreational fisher welfare as fishing sites are highly substitutable. These findings suggest that marine reserves impose little cost on recreational fishers, and that reserves are generally supported by the recreational fishing community.
| Original language | English |
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| Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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| Award date | 25 Sept 2019 |
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| Publication status | Unpublished - 2019 |
Embargo information
- Embargoed from 03/10/2019 to 03/04/2021. Made publicly available on 03/04/2021.
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- THESIS - DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY - NAVARRO Matthew Lewis - 2019
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