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The Economic Value of Coastal Ecosystems in California
Citation:
Raheem, N., J. Talberth, S. Colt, E. Fleishman, P. Swedeen, K. J. Boyle, M. Rudd, R. D. LOPEZ, T. O'Higgins, C. Willer, AND R. M. Boumans. The Economic Value of Coastal Ecosystems in California. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/F-09/046, 2009.
Impact/Purpose:
This report focuses on the economic values of two types of ecosystems: beaches and estuaries.
Description:
The status of marine ecosystems affects the well being of human societies. These ecosystems include but are not limited to estuaries, lagoons, reefs, and systems further offshore such as deep ocean vents. The coastal regions that connect terrestrial and marine ecosystems are of particular relevance to human societies. Marine, terrestrial, and coastal ecosystems all provide --ecosystem services that are essential to human survival.