ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES
Eco-Tourism.
The running of the Turtle Island Park in Sabah is funded primarily by
eco-tourism income. Visitors to the islands are treated to watching nesting process, and
get to witness firsthand the conservation efforts by the Park rangers. This tourism market
has not spread to the Philippine islands, yet remains threatened by activities as the
turtles themselves do not respect the international borders. The programme shall
investigate methods of enhancing current range of activities and the orderly accommodation
of the tourist industry.
Seaweed
Farming
Experimental seaweed farming stations shall be established in
conjunction with island villagers to determine their economic potential. This may result
in one form of alternate employment for the islanders.Experimental seaweed farming stations shall be established in
conjunction with island villagers to determine their economic potential. This may result
in one form of alternate employment for the islanders.
Documentaries
Wildlife documentaries have become expensive and sought-after in modern
times. Foreign countries are willing to pay thousands of dollars for the opportunity to
film natural phenomena, and sea turtles and their conservation are a fashionable subject.
The documentaries also raise further opportunities by hiring local villagers as guides and
boat drivers.Wildlife documentaries have become expensive and sought-after in modern
times. Foreign countries are willing to pay thousands of dollars for the opportunity to
film natural phenomena, and sea turtles and their conservation are a fashionable subject.
The documentaries also raise further opportunities by hiring local villagers as guides and
boat drivers.
Coral Reef
Fishing
To be developed as an alternate form of employment, coral reef fishing
in a sustainable manner may offer significant revenue opportunities. To be developed as an alternate form of employment, coral reef fishing
in a sustainable manner may offer significant revenue opportunities.
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