Following CPD’s recently released report, Stocking Up, Securing Our Marine Economy, ABC Rural reports on the undervaluing of Australia’s marine resources.

While official accounts currently recognise only $44 billion in value, overlooking the extra value of ‘ecosystem services’ such as carbon storage, seafood, recreation and tourism.

As CPD Sustainable Economy Research Director Laura Eadie indicates, it makes good business sense to protect the ocean resources.

To read the full report, click here.