ABC News: Australia's marine life worth $25b
For the first time an economic value has been calculated for Australia’s ocean life. Its worth $25b, but researchers who came up with the figure are warning that it could all be put at risk if we don’t increase protection.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-09-13/australians-oceans-worth-revealed/2882566
And ABC Radio National Bush Telegraph story:
Where do you start when you’re trying to put a dollar value on something like the sea?
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-09-13/australians-oceans-worth-revealed/2882566
And ABC Radio National Bush Telegraph story:
Where do you start when you’re trying to put a dollar value on something like the sea?
In economic terms, our coastline forms the third largest marine estate in the world.
But a report released this week says the worth of Australia’s ocean resources are grossly undervalued.
http://www.abc.net.au/rural/telegraph/content/2011/s3317525.htm
But a report released this week says the worth of Australia’s ocean resources are grossly undervalued.
http://www.abc.net.au/rural/telegraph/content/2011/s3317525.htm