An economic valuation of the marine and coastal ecosystem in Mauritius : the case of Baie du Tombeau-Pointe aux Sables coast

Contiene: 1. Background of the study -- 2. Economic value of marine and coastal ecosystem: an introduction -- 3. Conceptual framework: environmental values -- 4. Brief review of literature on ecosystem valuation and methods -- 5. Description of study site -- 6. Methodology -- 7. Empirical findings: direct use and passive non-use values of marine and coastal ecosystem -- 8. Economic value of ecosystem services in Mauritius: conclusion and policy implications -- 9. Conclusion: towards a common methodology for economic valuation of ecosystem services