The Value of a Whale

<p>Did you know that a large blue whale does the job of thousands of trees?&nbsp;These massive mammals have an incredible ability to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, making them some of the most efficient carbon-capturing machines on the planet.&nbsp;Economists estimate that a single whale is worth over&nbsp;<strong>2 million dollars&nbsp;</strong>over the course of its life. But why is this important? And how is it useful?</p> <p>This article explores how&nbsp;<strong>natural capital valuation</strong>&nbsp;techniques can be used to quantify the services provided by whales in our economy language &mdash; dollars and cents &mdash; and its role in the promotion of their conservation.</p> <p><a href="https://ricardoecneto.medium.com/the-value-of-a-whale-a63fd778d77e"><strong>Website</strong></a></p>
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