Naslov
Procjena ekonomske vrijednosti glavate želve (Caretta caretta (Linnaeus, 1758)) u sjevernom Jadranu kao potencijal za financiranje njene zaštite
(Estimating the economic value of the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta (Linnaeus, 1758)) in the North Adriatic Sea, as a potential for financing its conservation)

Autori
Glavaš, Martina

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Ocjenski radovi, diplomski rad, diplomski

Fakultet
Prirodoslovno-matematički fakultet

Mjesto
Zagreb

Datum
26.06

Godina
2020

Stranica
64

Mentor
Petar Kružić

Ključne riječi
Caretta caretta, non-use value, use value, contingent valuation survey, questionnaires, conservation

Sažetak
The economic value of loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta (Lineaus 1758)) is made up of use and non-use values. It is measured by respondents' willingness to pay for participation in various sustainable ecotourism activities whose proceeds would be directed towards the conservation of loggerhead sea turtles. A contingent valuation survey was conducted in Istria, Kvarner and Primorska to estimate their economic value and to gauge its potential for generating funds for their conservation. The study also examines the respondents' support for the implementation of more effective measures of marine turtle protection and, consequently, what points the awareness-raising campaigns should focus on. The estimated non-use value was 2.3 million € in Kvarner and 3.4 million € in Istria, while the estimated use-value was the same in both regions. The median value of the amount of money the respondents were willing to pay was 7.5 € for an entrance ticket to a turtle center and 22 € for a ticket for a marine wildlife trip. The results derived from the Primorska region data aren't considered valid because the sample is not representative. Although in Istria loggerhead sea turtles have a higher value, the Kvarner region shows higher potential for generating funds for conservation. In all three regions, the great majority of respondents (~90%) were willing to support mitigation measures and the creation of a protected area in the North Adriatic. Educational campaigns should focus on raising awareness about the importance of northern Adriatic as a sea turtle habitat, of sea turtles as indicator and priority species, and the risks of bycatch and collision with speed boats.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Biologija

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