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An Economic Instrument to Address Beach Wrack
LundaHydro AB, Sweden.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-2709-7052
Linnaeus University, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Department of Biology and Environmental Science.
Linnaeus University, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Department of Biology and Environmental Science.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-1903-760X
2021 (English)In: Applied Economics and Finance, ISSN 2332-7308, E-ISSN 2332-7294, Vol. 8, no 1, p. 50-58Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Sustainable development
SDG 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
Abstract [en]

Objectives

This article introduces a practical, economic instrument based on the Naturally Optimised Revenue Demand in Communities, the NORDIC model, to improve the management of beach wrack. Tourism is an important sector in a country’s or region’s economy, as it generates employment and business opportunities. Verifiably, sandy shorelines have served as areas for amusement and as attractions upon which tourism advancement has been based. The accumulations of beach wrack result in a significant decrease in the recreational value of a coastal area. The decomposition of beach wrack emits an unpleasant odor, as it releases essential nitrate, phosphate and hydrogen sulfide (H2S). In this investigation, we provide coastal communities with a powerful tool to address the harmful damage inflicted on their beaches, by marine biomass mounds.

Methods

We adapted the NORDIC model and used a case study to illustrate how the adapted NORDIC model could alleviate the municipalities’ burden, caused by beach wrack.

Results

The application of a versatile tool, the NORDIC model, by various managers in manage and promote a sustainable use of beach wrack would boost the tourism industry in coastal areas.

Conclusions

We recommend the application of the NORDIC model to beach wrack management in general, and in particular to the tourism sector, to enhance the economic value of attractive shores. Future research should focus on developing additional algorithms for valuation of specific kinds of beach wrack.

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Redfame Publishing , 2021. Vol. 8, no 1, p. 50-58
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Environmental Sciences
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Environmental Science, Environmental technology
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URN: urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-104854DOI: 10.11114/aef.v8i1.5100OAI: oai:DiVA.org:lnu-104854DiVA, id: diva2:1567216
Available from: 2021-06-16 Created: 2021-06-16 Last updated: 2021-06-16Bibliographically approved

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