The most common types of livelihoods to fishers from dive tourism are:
Apo island, the Philippines
Payments
for…
coastal leases
dive user fees
not fishing in no-take zones
Ferrying divers to Malapascua, the Philippines
Payments for goods and services
including…
transporting dive tourists
fresh fruit and vegetables
handicrafts and souvenirs
cultural performances
local tours
Kri Eco Resort, Raja Ampat
Training and employment
including…
language training (English or language of dive guests)
high skilled roles (dive professionals [dive masters and instructors], dive managers, conservation managers, office managers and hospitality managers), and
lower skilled roles, including dive guides, boat handlers, tank fillers and carriers, office, hospitality and maintenance staff.
Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia
Community benefit programs
including…
schools
health
rubbish recycling
