Abstract

This research aimed to assess the ecosystem services associated to ecosystems regulated by the Fishing and Aquaculture General Act (i.e. coastal zone, continental waters, sea beaches, inner sea and territorial sea). The research was conducted in 3 phases. The first stage was the ecosystem services analysis, where the most relevant ecosystem services where identified and prioritized in a participatory way. The second stage was the economic analysis and afterwards ecosystem services mapping was conducted. Six ecosystem services were prioritized by decision-makers, which were subsequently monetized. This research is the first attempt addressing the marine and coastal ecosystem services in Patagonia, Chile.