Economic Impacts of Reef Diving and Snorkeling

The primary goal of the study is to provide an estimate of the economic impact of reef diving and snorkeling in Hawaii. This will be done by collecting expenditure data from Hawaii residents and non-residents related to their trips taken to dive or snorkel on Hawaii's coral reefs. The study will also provide estimates of recreational use (e.g., number of dive or snorkel trips taken to coral reefs) and data on users’ attitudes and preferences for coral reefs. By providing a tangible measurement of the economic impacts of reef diving and snorkeling the study will assist agency decision makers and lawmakers – local, state and national – when deciding on budget allocations, environmental mitigation and research support priorities.

The latest form for Economic Impacts of Reef Diving and Snorkeling expires 2021-06-30 and can be found here.