Biodiversity,coastal protection and resource endowment: Policy options for improving ocean health |
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Authors: | Kim Anh Thi Nguyen Curtis M Jolly Brice Merlin Nguelifack |
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Institution: | 1. Faculty of Fisheries Economics, Nha Trang University, Vietnam;2. Auburn University, Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, AL 36849, United States;3. Department of Mathematics at the United States Naval Academy, MD, United States |
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Abstract: | The paper develops a production function for the Global Ocean Health Index (OHI) for 2013. Data from the Ocean Health Statistics, plus from the Human Development Index (HDI) for 151 countries are used. We employ two-stage regression model to conduct this evaluation. The Tobit model, used to obtain the estimated dependent variable, results show Coastal Protection, Livelihoods and Economies, Tourism and Recreation, Iconic Species, Clean Water and Biodiversity, Food Provision, Artisanal Fisheries Opportunities, Natural Products, and Carbon Storage are significant variables. The rank regression in the second stage showed that HDI and Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) significantly influenced the predicted value of the OHI. Policy makers should note that biodiversity increases have the greatest effect on OHI, and its improvement is within reach of even the poorest country. Countries with varying levels of resource endowment may choose different techniques to improve OHI, but the implementation of MPAs should be priority. |
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Keywords: | C5 Q5 Q56 Q55 Ocean Health Biodiversity Production Function |
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