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October 20, 2025Open Access

Economic Valuation and Community-Based Management. The Whale Shark Wildlife Tourism in La Paz Bay, Mexico

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MMMónica Moreno-GutíerrezVHVíctor Hernández-TrejoGAGerzaín Avilés-Polanco

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Overview

Economic valuation estimates recreational value of whale shark wildlife tourism in La Paz Bay, suggesting community-based management may enhance conservation efforts.

Key Points

  • The recreational value of whale shark wildlife tourism is estimated between 304,600 and 1,028,025 US$ per season, highlighting its economic significance.
  • Using the individual travel cost method, the willingness to pay for whale shark experiences ranges from 8 to 27 US$ per trip, indicating strong user interest.
  • The findings serve as a baseline for formulating economic and environmental policies, supporting conservation efforts in La Paz Bay.
  • Community-based management is discussed, pointing to potential opportunities and limitations in enhancing whale shark conservation.

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Moreno-Gutíerrez et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f5fcdc8d54a28a75cf23e1https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202510.1357.v1
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