The Need to Conserve

 

 

Why do we need to conserve? What is the value of coral reefs? Scientists have used the Total Economic Value theory to measure the value of coral reefs. This is based on the theory that an environmental asset(s) gives rise to a range of economic values, made up of direct use value, indirect use value and non-use value.

The following pages under this section will explain the three use values and link it to coral reefs.