Title
Distribution of Coastal Protection in the NMC region
Abstract

This layer shows the distribution and benefits accrued through Coastal Protection in the NMC region. Distribution of Coastal Protection value in the NMC region is measured in million USD per year . This data was derived from the study "Understanding and Valuing the Marine Ecosystem Services of the Northern Mozambique Channel " by Paulo A.L.D. Nunes and Andrea Ghermandi. This study aimed to understand and value the coastal and marine ecosystem services in the Northern Mozambiq...

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Type
Vector Data
Keywords
coastal protection , ecosystem service
Category
Oceans
features and characteristics of salt water bodies (excluding inland waters). Examples: tides, tidal waves, coastal information, reefs
Regions
Africa , East Africa , Comoros , Madagascar , Mauritius , Mayotte , Mozambique , Reunion , Seychelles , United Republic of Tanzania
Owner
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Maintenance Frequency
Data Is Updated As Deemed Necessary
Purpose

Information is targeted to decision makers as guidance and recommendation on how ecosystem service values can aid in the management of natural resources...

Language
English
Supplemental Information

No information provided

Spatial Representation Type
vector data is used to represent geographic data
Attribute Name Label Description Range Average Median Standard Deviation
ISO NA
Shape_Leng NA 15.88 10.89 13.73
Shape_Area NA 3.74 2.30 4.07
Adm NA
Protection NA 0.82 0.40 1.00
Sequestrat NA 104.86 24.70 143.22
Recreation NA 28.27 21.00 31.00
Maricultur NA 0.92 0.00 2.10
Tourism NA 118.39 26.86 341.60
Fisheries NA 7.37 4.55 7.85
Totl NA 260.67 149.00 360.70

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    NMCi

    CORDIO East Africa, WWF Madagascar

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    CORDIO East Africa

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    CORDIO East Africa