UNIVERSITY OF the West Indies (UWI) professor, Dr Mona Webber, has come out in support of continued financial assistance for entities working in conservation, as the world faces down COVID-19, which is draining the coffers of countries and donor agencies alike.
The hit to tourism, she said, could be especially problematic for those involved in the protection of fish sanctuaries and other protected areas, who derived support from the industry.
“The positives of less tourism taking the pressure off the environment is one thing, and places like Montego Bay are reporting improved conditions in the water. But many of our sanctuaries and protected areas were being funded through partnership with tourism interests,” Webber said.
“The Oracabessa Fish Sanctuary and other sanctuaries are part funded by hotels and even the Tourism Enhancement Fund. The source of those funds is the tourism industry,” she added.
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Published on 08 May, 2020
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