Regional economic and environmental analysis as a decision support for marine spatial planning in Xiamen. (January 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Huang, Wei; Corbett, James J.; Jin, Di
• Is Part Of: Marine policy. Volume 51(2015)
• Page Start: 555
• Page End: 562
• Publication Date: 2015-01
• Subjects: Marine spatial planning -- Environmental input–output analysis -- Marine principal functional use -- Decision support -- Xiamen; Marine resources -- Economic aspects -- Periodicals; Fisheries -- Periodicals; Ressources marines -- Aspect économique -- Périodiques; Pêches -- Périodiques; Fisheries; Marine resources -- Economic aspects; Periodicals; 333.916405
• DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2014.09.006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0308-597X

Abstract

Abstract: The study explores the environmental input–output (EIO) model as a decision-support tool for marine spatial planning at the regional level. Using empirical data, an EIO model is developed to examine the economic and environmental impacts associated with two leading ocean industries in Xiamen. Results of the study show that, under select economic and environmental scenarios, waterfront tourism is generally preferable to marine transportation in terms of unit environmental and resource effects. Thus, it is more beneficial for the region to promote the growth of the waterfront tourism sector. Highlights: The EIO approach is applied to prioritize two leading ocean uses in Xiamen Bay. Waterfront tourism is preferable to marine transportation given select indicators. Waterfront tourism pulls more 'cleaner' industries than marine transportation does.