Economic Assessment of Ecosystem Services Provided by the Sangomar Marine Protected Area in the Saloum Delta Biosphere Reserve (Fatick, Senegal)

The Sangomar Marine Protected Area (AMPS) in Senegal's Saloum Delta Biosphere Reserve provides ecosystem services valued at approximately 2,808 billion FCFA, with regulating services contributing the most (61.87%). The study identified 19 key services, including nursery habitats, soil formation, and water cycle regulation, highlighting their critical roles for stakeholders such as fishermen, carters, and women processing forest products. This economic assessment offers a decision-making tool to underscore the AMPS's importance among local communities and policymakers, bridging gaps in public perception of its value.

Ka, A., Sarr, S. M., Diop, A. B., Ly, A., Faye, P. D., Cissé, O., Sy, M., Riera, B., & Ngom, D. (2025). Economic Assessment of Ecosystem Services Provided by the Sangomar Marine Protected Area in the Saloum Delta Biosphere Reserve (Fatick, Senegal). Open Journal of Ecology, 15(03), 239–259. https://doi.org/10.4236/oje.2025.153014