Stories: Coastal Capital: Economic Valuation of Coastal Ecosystems in the Caribbean

A new economic valuation shows what Jamaica’s economy stands to lose if its coral reefs decline further.

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WRI’s Lauretta Burke discusses her work on measuring the economic value of coral reefs in the Dominican Republic and other Caribbean countries.

Reef ecosystems face both local and global threats. Here is what needs to be done to ensure the world’s corals and mangroves are preserved.

A new WRI/WWF Central America analysis finds that the coral reefs and mangroves of Belize make a substantial contribution to the country’s economy.