ABC News: Shark tourism will be worth more than shark soup
Shark ecotourism currently generates more than US$314 million annually worldwide and is expected to more than double to $US780 million in the next 20 years, the study found. In comparison, the landed value of global shark fisheries is currently $US630 million and has been in decline for the past decade. “I think the most important […]
LiveScience: Why Sharks Generate More Money Alive Than Dead
Sharks that are free to swim around in their natural habitats are a valuable part of tourism around the world, a new study finds, which suggests sharks are worth more in the world’s oceans than they are on restaurant menus. The new research provides evidence of the value of conservation against the rampant killing of […]
MSN: Sharks are worth more alive than floating in soup, research says
Sharks are more valuable swimming in the oceans than floating in a soup bowl, according to new research. Andrés Cisneros-Montemayor, a Ph.D. candidate in the fisheries economics research unit at the University of British Columbia in Canada, led a study which found ecotourism related to sharks generated more money each year than killing sharks for […]
Christian Science Monitor: Sharks worth more in seas than in soups, study finds
Sharks that are free to swim around in their natural habitats are a valuable part of tourism around the world, a new study finds, which suggests sharks are worth more in the world’s oceans than they are on restaurant menus. The new research provides evidence of the value of conservation against the rampant killing of […]
The Guardian: Shark tourism expected to double as fishing value declines
Sharks swimming free in the oceans may soon become more valuable as tourist attractions than when caught, sliced up and served in soup, according to a global study published on Friday. The study urged better protection for the fish, from Australia to the Caribbean, to reduce catches of an estimated 38ma year to meet demand […]
Dr. Rashid Sumaila wins Excellence in Public Outreach Award from the American Fisheries Society
Fisheries Centre professor and director Rashid Sumaila has been selected as the recipient of this year’s Excellence in Public Outreach Award from the American Fisheries Society. The award is presented to an individual whose dedication, creativity, and skill in disseminating information through popular media and in public forums has brought credit to the fisheries profession […]
Hotte, N. & Sumaila, R. (2013) How much could a tanker spill cost British Columbians? Environment, Development,and Sustainability. DOI 10.1007/s10668-013-9468-7
Abstract: Ocean-based industries provide employment for nearly 30 % of the population in the North Coast region of British Columbia. Marine resource dependence has raised concerns about the possible economic impacts of a tanker spill along the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway shipping route, which would export 525,000 barrels (bbls) per day of oil, bitumen, and […]
Los tiburones pueden ser más valiosos en el mar que en la sopa, pero el mensaje va más allá de la economía
El ecoturismo mundial en torno a los tiburones genera más de USD$300 millones al año, con proyecciones de crecimiento a más de USD$780 millones al año dentro de las próximas dos décadas.
Sharks may be more valuable in the ocean than in soup, but the message isn’t just about economics
Shark ecotourism worldwide generates over USD$300 million per year, with projected growth to over USD$780 million per year within two decades. By comparison, global shark fisheries have a landed value of around USD$600 million per year and have been declining for the past decade or so.