Table 2.

Cost estimations of transforming mangrove ecosystems in the Gulf of California

Time horizon, years	US$·ha−1 of fringe mangrove, present discounted values*
4	139,622
6	199,855
10	304,043
30	605,290
50	718,827
100	781,511

*Per-hectare land value by using a 5% annual discount rate, based exclusively on the long-term contribution of mangroves to regional production of fish and blue crab.