Economic Benefits of Estuaries

Jerico Paulo Lim

1. Tourism

Fisheries and other commercial activities thrive on the wealth of natural resources estuaries supply.

One of the most popular estuary in the Philippines is the Puerto Princesa Underground river in Palawan.

2. Food Industry

Products that are produced from estuaries are a big contributor on aquatic industry in the country. Some of these are scallops, scams, and oysters.

Scallops

(Kabibe)

Clams

(Halaan)

Mussels

(Tahong)

Oyster

(Talaba)

3. Protection

Protected coastal waters of estuaries support important public infrastructure, serving as harbors and ports vital or shipping, transportation and industry.