Economics and the Oceans: Why it matters more than it should

Millions of tourists visit California each year, spending billions of dollars on hotels, restaurants, shops, and attractions. Translating the intangible value of our iconic coastal waters into dollars can help ensure we manage our natural capital wisely. If we are not explicit about these values, they often get ignored. The default value for the ocean ecosystem for policy and business decisions is often zero. ignored. The default value for the ocean ecosystem for policy and business decisions is often zero.

Join the author of What Environmentalists Need to Know About Economics, Jason Scorse, for an eye-opening discussion about the role economics play in policy making, public perception, and ocean conservation.