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THE MANAGEMENT OF ESTUARINE RECREATIONAL SERVICES IN SOUTH AFRICA: THE SUNDAYS RIVER ESTUARY
44 ABSTRACT
A lack of information on recreation values, especially non-market values, has contributed to estuary degradation in South Africa. This paper uses a choice experiment to estimate recreation values of the Sundays River Estuary, a popular estuary along South Africa's coast. This methodology allows for the effective management of recreational services provided at this estuary through the implementation of preferred management strategies as revealed by estuarine recreational users. The results show that recreational fishing is the most important predictor of choice and thus deserves immediate attention as far as management is concerned. The findings of this study can provide the relevant authorities and other stakeholders with information about trade-offs that could be used to enhance the future management of South African estuaries.