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MARINE HABITAT:
A DROP IN THE OCEAN
source: www.iucn.org/themes/wcpa/
wpc2003/pdfs/unlistpa2003.pdf
www.iucn.org/themes/wcpa/
wpc2003/english/outputs/un.htm
www.wwf.fi/english/kvtiedotteet/
global_financing.html
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While oceans and coasts provide multibillion dollar benefits to the world economy…- less than 0.5% of their surface is protected;
- the State of the World's Protected Areas Report lists an estimated 4,116 marine protected areas covering about 1.6 million Km2.
At the same time, according to WWF… - in Asia alone, oceans and coasts contribute to between 40-60% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP);
- the value of coral reefs to the world economy is estimated at nearly US$30 billion/year in goods and revenues;
- the Great Barrier Reef alone generates US$600 million/year.
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