This recent report summarises the results of the first-ever assessment of the annual expenditure required to meet the Australian Government’s commitment to prevent extinctions in marine environments.
The research was undertaken by a team of environmental scientists at the University of Melbourne’s Melbourne Biodiversity Institute, including CMS Director Prof Gretta Pecl as a contributing author. The research was supported by the Australian Marine Conservation Society and Biodiversity Council.
Read the report here: The cost of preventing extinctions in Australia’s marine environment | Biodiversity Council Australia
How to cite this material:
Biodiversity Council and Australian Marine Conservation Society (2025). The cost of preventing extinctions in Australia’s marine environment. March 2025. Report. Melbourne, Australia.
