Research
Reef biodiversity accounting to help scale up restoration
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The Brief
- Australian scientists propose a new method for measuring biodiversity on coral reefs.
- The proposal aims to attract investment into more effective reef restoration.
- A team led by James Cook University's distinguished professor Morgan Pratchett authored the recommendation.
Why it matters
Standardised biodiversity accounting could help direct restoration funding toward measurable outcomes on coral reefs, which matters for anyone tracking reef conservation policy.
Who’s affected
- reef managers and restoration practitioners
- investors and policymakers interested in biodiversity finance
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- #biodiversity
- #restoration
- #conservation finance
- #australia
To encourage new investments in more effective reef restoration activities, Australian scientists are recommending a new way of measuring biodiversity on coral reefs. A team of Australian environmental scientists led by James Cook University's distinguished professor Morgan…
Timeline
Biology News report on the proposed reef biodiversity accounting approach published
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Reef biodiversity accounting to help scale up restoration