Are We Collecting the Right Economic Data for Conservation Needs: Indicators of Human Uses of Ecosystems
This essay looks at what data will best tell us how conservation and ecosystem change effect human uses of coastal ecosystems. The essay is part of Resource for the Future's "Conservation Strategies in the Tropics" - an online, peer-reviewed series of essays by noted economists and conservationists.

New Guide to Valuing Coral Reefs, Mangroves, and Sea Grasses
Conservation International (CI), The International Coral Reef Initiative, The Coastal Ocean Values Center, World Resources Institute and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a new guide to scientific estimates of the economic value of coral reefs, tropical mangroves, and tropical sea grasses. The study is organized by ecosystem service, ocean region, and country. In addition to being a quick access to the tropical marine values literature, it also contains full bibliographic resources. To download the new guide go to www.coastalvalues.org/work/coralvalues.pdf. To search the values geospatially, go to www.consvalmap.org.


The Economic Importance of America’s Estuaries
Restore America's Estuaries announces the release of its report, The Economic and Market Value of Coasts and Estuaries: What's At Stake? The report examines the high costs of losing coastal and estuarine environments. Restore America's Estuaries held a Congressional Briefing on the findings of the report on May 22. Dr. Linwood Pendleton of the Ocean Foundation's Coastal Ocean Values Center presented the findings and answered questions at the well attended briefing. For more information or to read the report: www.estuaries.org

Joint Ocean Commission Initiative
Dr. Pendleton addresses the Joint Ocean Commission Initiative (May 16, 2008). For a copy of his presentation click here.

Outdoor Talk Network
Dr. Pendleton speaks to 17 million hunters and anglers about coastal values on the Outdoor Talk Network. Click here to listen.