The cost of preventing extinctions in Australia’s marine environment: research findings

Published: 08/05/2025

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.

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