Assessing the socio-economic value of sea turtles to the Maldives' tourism industry in 2022 (post-pandemic)
Julian Gervolino, Olivia Forster, Isha Afeef, Risha Ali Rasheed, Abdulla Hameed, Ibrahim Inan, Dan Nashid, Claire Petros, Jane R. Lloyd, Stephanie Köhnk
This study quantifies the socio-economic value of sea turtles to the Maldives' tourism industry in 2022, finding direct revenue of $10.9-14.4 million and highlighting the need for conservation.
bioRxiv · Apr 24, 2026 · PreprintEcology