UNDERSTANDING THE ECONOMIC VALUE OF NAMIBIA’S MARINE RECREATIONAL FISHERY
Prepared by Usman Khan

“Marine recreational fishing has been recognised for its importance in Namibia, with thousands of anglers flocking to the coast annually to pursue either rock-and-surf or ski-boat angling. With efforts underway to formulate and implement Namibia’s Blue Economy Policy, evidence on marine tourism is required which will guide the sustainable use and management of resources within Namibia’s exclusive economic zone. From the government side, this is also an opportunity to address rising administrative costs which are becoming increasingly difficult to cover…”