Socioeconomic Study of Reefs in Southeast Florida

PAM FLETCHER PFLETCHER at broward.org
Fri Dec 21 15:49:49 EST 2001


The Socioeconomic Study of Reefs in Southeast Florida is now available by visiting www.broward.org/bri01700.htm 

The Socioeconomic Study of Reefs in Southeast Florida determined, in a comprehensive manner, the net economic value of the natural and artificial reef resources of southeast Florida to the users of these reefs and the local economies.  This study used surveys to measure the economic impact and use-values of artificial and natural reefs over a 12-month period.  Economic impacts of the reefs to each county (Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe and Palm Beach) were estimated from the survey results.  The surveyed reef users include sport fishers, reef divers, reef snorkelers and those who use glass bottom boats.  In addition, a general visitor survey was conducted to estimate the proportion of visitors who boat and to estimate the economic impact of all visitors to each of the four counties.

The results of the study reflect the following values:

1.  Total reef use by residents and visitors in each of the four counties over a 12 month period as measured in terms of person-days and person-visits.

2.  Economic contribution of natural and artificial reefs to each of the four counties as measured by sales, income and employment.

3.  Willingness of reef users to pay to maintain the natural and artificial reefs of southeast Florida in their existing condition and willingness of reef users to pay for additional artificial reefs in southeast Florida.

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<DIV><FONT size=1>The Socioeconomic Study of Reefs in Southeast Florida is now 
available by visiting <A 
href="http://www.broward.org/bri01700.htm">www.broward.org/bri01700.htm</A> 
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<DIV><FONT size=1>The Socioeconomic Study of Reefs in Southeast Florida 
determined, in a comprehensive manner, the net economic value of the natural and 
artificial reef resources of southeast Florida to the users of these reefs and 
the local economies.&nbsp; This study used surveys to measure the economic 
impact and use-values of artificial and natural reefs over a 12-month 
period.&nbsp; Economic impacts of the reefs to each county (Broward, Miami-Dade, 
Monroe and Palm Beach) were estimated from the survey results.&nbsp; The 
surveyed reef users include sport fishers, reef divers, reef snorkelers and 
those who use glass bottom boats.&nbsp; In addition, a general visitor survey 
was conducted to estimate the proportion of visitors who boat and to estimate 
the economic impact of all visitors to each of the four counties.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=1>The results of the study reflect the following 
values:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=1>1.&nbsp; Total reef use by residents and visitors in each of 
the four counties over a 12 month period as measured in terms of person-days and 
person-visits.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=1>2.&nbsp; Economic contribution of natural and artificial reefs 
to each of the four counties as measured by sales, income and 
employment.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=1>3.&nbsp; Willingness of reef users to pay to maintain the 
natural and artificial reefs of southeast Florida in their existing condition 
and willingness of reef users to pay for additional artificial reefs in 
southeast Florida.<BR></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>


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