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.
WRI working papers contain preliminary research, analysis, findings, and recommendations.
They are circulated to stimulate timely discussion and critical feedback and to influence ongoing debate
on emerging issues. Most working papers are eventually published in another form and their content may be revised.
Inquiries
- Benjamin Kushner, Research Analyst
Downloads
- 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)
Licensed under Creative Commons (more info).
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.
