“…Fees (e.g., for use of MPAs) and taxes (e.g., for tourism accommodation) can generate revenue from the general public and from users of ecosystem services (the investors) that flows towards governments, communities, or non-profit organisations (the investees) to manage the MPAs or marine areas, potentially in an economically efficient and equitable manner (Knapman and Stoeckl, 1995;Farr et al, 2011). Entrance and user fees for MPAs are common globally, including notable examples in Palau, Hawaii, and Australia (Mak, 1995(Mak, , 1998Uyarra et al, 2010;GBRMPA, 2014) and have been shown to be supported by visitors in some regions .…”