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From: Averil Wilson [mailto:Averil.Wilson@sams.ac.uk]

Sent: 30 September 2008 09:08

To: info@northernlight-uk.com

Subject: Information request for SSMEI Sound of Mull Economic Report

Hi There,

I'm currently involved in preparing a economic report for the Sound of Mull SSMEI. This report hopes to highlight the particular needs of the communities living in the Sound of Mull. As such we are trying to gather as much information on businesses that work in the area.

Eco-tourism is on the increase and must bring important revenue to the Sound of Mull area. It is difficult to find information relating to this sector and I was hoping you may be able to provide us with some much needed data.

Information that would be useful is:

- Number of people going out on boat trips with you per year

- Cost per head

- Number of people employed (part-time, full-time and seasonal posts)

- Turnover data if possible (an annual figure)

In using this data we hope to be able to calculate the degree of daily expenditure per visitor and the turnover of the tourism sector in the area.

I hope you can help with this request. Please call me if you would like further information. Thanks in anticipation.

Best regards,

Averil

Averil Wilson MSc

Research Assistant

Centre for Coastal and Oceans Governance Scottish Association for Marine Science Dunstaffnage Marine Laboratory Dunbeg Oban Argyll

PA37 1QA

Tel 01631 559321

Fax 01631 559001

The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is registered in Scotland as a Company Limited by Guarantee (SC009292) and is a registered charity (9206). There are 2 wholly owned subsidiary companies: SAMS Research Services Ltd a Limited Company (SC224404) and the European Centre for Marine Biotechnology, a Company Limited By Guarantee (SC205318). All Companies in the group are registered in Scotland and share a registered office at Dunstaffnage Marine Laboratory, Oban Argyll PA37 1QA.

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