Topic: coral reefs

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

Supporting the sustainable management of coral reefs and mangroves by quantifying their economic value.

The degradation of coastal ecosystems, such as coral reefs and mangroves, could cost the tourism industry in the Dominican Republic nearly USD $100 million and threaten the livelihoods of Dominican fi

This working paper looks at the benefits that coastal ecosystems provide to the Dominican Republic. The studies highlight the contribution of coastal ecosystems to the economy and the need for greater investment in protecting coastal and marine ecosystems, including better management of marine fisheries, protection of existing reserves, and enforcement of coastal development guidelines.

The grounding of a freight vessel poses yet another challenge to the world’s most diverse marine habitat.

Unlike coral reefs, which can protect wide swaths of the coast, mangroves protect the immediately adjacent shoreline.

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.

Lauretta Burke explains why President Bush’s recent designation of 195,000 square miles of coral rich marine habitat in the Pacific Ocean is important to global reef conservation efforts.

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.

Three key services provided by coral reefs and mangroves in Belize are worth an estimated US$395 million to US$559 million per year, according to a report released today by the World Resources Institute and the World Wildlife Fund.

Annual Economic Contribution of Coral Reefs and Mangroves in Belize

The Belize Barrier Reef, the longest in the Western Hemisphere, shelters most of the windward coast of Belize.

This study evaluated the average annual contribution of reef- and mangrove-associated tourism, fisheries, and shoreline protection services to the economy of Belize.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a collaboration to deliver improved science and practical tools to help companies and governments protect ecosystems and address climate change.

Nine Caribbean sub-regions—Bahamian, Bermuda, Eastern Caribbean, Florida, Greater Antilles, Gulf of Mexico, Southern Caribbean, Southwestern Caribbean, and Western Caribbean.

Q&A: The Economics of Coral Reefs

Coastal Capital: Economic Valuation of Coastal Ecosystems in the Caribbean

NEWS RELEASE: Reefs and Mangroves Essential for Economic Growth in Dominican Republic

Coastal Capital: Economic Valuation of Coral Reefs in the Dominican Republic

Great Barrier Reef Accident Highlights Risks to Reefs

Belize: Shoreline Protection from Mangroves

Video: Protecting Coral Reefs

Protecting Coral Reefs: A Q&A With WRI's Lauretta Burke

High-Value Assets: Belize's Coral Reefs and Mangroves

Belize’s Reefs and Mangroves Tagged with High Economic Value

Annual Economic Contribution of Coral Reefs and Mangroves in Belize

Belize: Shoreline Protection from Coral Reefs

Belize's Coastal Capital: The Economic Contribution of Belize's Coral Reefs and Mangroves

EPA Partners With WRI to Heighten Awareness of Ecosystem Services

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