How mangroves save Australians billions of dollars every year
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Mangroves are protecting about 175,000 Australians from the impacts of natural disasters according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
The ABS has just released experimental information on some of the benefits Australia’s oceans provide for the first time and have revealed that mangroves protect about 30 percent of Australia’s coastline, amounting to 85,000 homes around the country, from the ravages of floods and storms.
The National Ocean Account revealed that there was more than one million hectares of mangrove forests and up to three million hectares of seagrass meadows in 2021.
Director of Environment and Satellite Accounts, Jonathan Khoo, said without the benefits that mangroves offer, the cost of protecting the 18,0000km coastline that they cover would be considerable.
“Using means other than mangroves to protect 85,000 homes could cost the community over $200 billion up front and up to $8 billion annually,” said Mr Khoo.
The National Ocean Ecosystem Account is a joint project between the ABS and the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
This stylish family home combines a classic palette and finishes with a flexible floorplan
Just 55 minutes from Sydney, make this your creative getaway located in the majestic Hawkesbury region.
This renovated Hampton-style home offers luxury living and seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining in a prime coastal location.
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This stylish family home combines a classic palette and finishes with a flexible floorplan
Just 55 minutes from Sydney, make this your creative getaway located in the majestic Hawkesbury region.
