Assessing the feasibility of establishing a sustainable financing mechanism for MPAs is important for financial sustainability of MPAs.
Approximately 90% of respondents would be willing to donate funding for MPAs, and the WTP per respondent is NT$586.51 (US$19.6).
Establishing an MPA fund is a feasible way to operate Taiwanese MPAs to ensure stable and diverse financing sources.
Based on our empirical results, a co-management financing mechanism for MPAs should be established.