UK s marine natural capital assets valued at £211bn
The UK s marine assets, which include renewable energy production, tourism attraction, sustainable fishing and carbon sequestration, have reached a value of £211bn, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
In 2019, 21.8 million hectares of UK waters are protected to some degree
Figures published by the Office outline the economic value that the UK’s marine habitats generate. It explores how fishing – both sustainable and unsustainable - tourism, energy production and carbon sequestration add economic value for the UK.
According to new figures, the total value of the UK’s “blue” natural capital is £211bn, with the office noting this is just an estimate for what can be accounted for, such as sands, muds and saltmarshes, meaning that marine carbon sequestration could be far higher.
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