The Valuation of Marine Ecosystem Goods and Services in the Wider Caribbean Region
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2012 Storm water runoff Reef quality decline Wave height change Beach width change $ Value of impact Remedial or preventative Investment How does pollution affect the reef? How does reef structure affect the waves? How do waves affect the beach? How does beach width affect tourism revenues? How much to spend on fixing/preventing runoff? ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Funding was provided through the project on the Sustainable Management of the Shared Living Marine Resources of the Caribbean Sea Large Marine Ecosystem (CLME) and Adjacent Regions (CLME Project). However, all information provided and opinions expressed in this report, including any errors and omissions, are the responsibilities of the authors. Cover image is courtesy FAO.
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