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livelihoods for fishers


The most common types of livelihoods to fishers from dive tourism are:

 

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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

 

 

 

 

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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

 

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