Whale Watching in Northern Peru: An Economic Boom?

Q3 Social Sciences

Tourism in Marine Environments Pub Date : 2020-04-03 DOI:10.3727/154427320x15819596320544

Chiara Guidino, Elizabeth Campbell, B. Alcorta, Valeria Gonzalez, Jeffrey C. Mangel, A. Pacheco, Sebastián Silva, J. Alfaro‐Shigueto

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Abstract

Whale-watching tourism is growing rapidly worldwide. Currently, it occurs in more than 119 countries and is estimated to produce more than US$2.5 billion in annual revenue. In northern Peru, this industry is relatively new, and the economic impact generated from whale watching remains unknown. This study was designed to provide an assessment of the economic impact of whale-watching activity in northern Peru. In this area the activity is focused on humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae). In 2018, we conducted surveys to 199 whale-watch tourists and six tour companies to estimate the economic impact of the activity. Our results indicate that whale watching of humpback whales is currently worth an estimate of US$3 million annually as a tourist attraction, an economic input that did not exist in the region 10 years ago. This activity has a significant potential for further growth; however, there is an urgent need for guidelines and regulations to ensure a sustainable and well-managed whale-watch tourism industry.

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秘鲁北部的观鲸：经济繁荣？

观鲸旅游在世界范围内迅速发展。目前，它发生在超过119个国家，估计每年产生超过25亿美元的收入。在秘鲁北部，这一行业相对较新，观鲸所产生的经济影响尚不清楚。本研究旨在对秘鲁北部赏鲸活动的经济影响进行评估。在这个地区，活动的重点是座头鲸(Megaptera novaeangliae)。2018年，我们对199名观鲸游客和6家旅游公司进行了调查，以估计该活动的经济影响。我们的研究结果表明，作为一项旅游景点，座头鲸的观赏目前每年价值约300万美元，这是该地区10年前不存在的经济投入。这项活动具有进一步增长的巨大潜力;然而，迫切需要制定指导方针和法规，以确保一个可持续的、管理良好的观鲸旅游业。

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Tourism in Marine Environments Social Sciences-Geography, Planning and Development

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期刊介绍： Tourism in Marine Environments is an interdisciplinary journal dealing with a variety of management issues in marine settings. It is a scientific journal that draws upon the expertise of academics and practitioners from various disciplines related to the marine environment, including tourism, marine science, geography, social sciences, psychology, environmental studies, economics, marketing, and many more.