Spatially explicit economic assessment of cultural ecosystem services: Non-extractive recreational uses of the coastal environment related to marine biodiversity

► The economic importance of marine biodiversity recreational uses was assessed. ► The spatial distribution was assessed and significant overlap between uses was found. ► Economic importance of these uses is comparable to that of fisheries in the region. ► Their spatial distribution enables its integration into marine spatial planning. ► Such data provides a balanced overview of biodiversity value to various sectors of society