The Value of a Whale
<p>Did you know that a large blue whale does the job of thousands of trees? 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. Economists estimate that a single whale is worth over <strong>2 million dollars </strong>over the course of its life. But why is this important? And how is it useful?</p>
<p>This article explores how <strong>natural capital valuation</strong> techniques can be used to quantify the services provided by whales in our economy language — dollars and cents — and its role in the promotion of their conservation.</p>
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