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Estimated mangrove ecosystem service values worldwide
| Source | Region | Ecosystem services included | Value, US$·ha−1·yr−1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constanza et al. (8) | Worldwide | All services* | 9,900 |
| Sathirathai and Barbier (33) | Thailand | All services* | 27,264–35,921 |
| Rönnbäck (7) | Worldwide | All fisheries | 750–11,280 |
| This study (fringe mangrove) | México | Fish and blue crab fisheries | 37,500 |
*Disturbance regulation, waste treatment, habitat/refugia, food production, raw materials, and recreation.
