Pichavaram Mangroves: The Economic Value of Ecosystem Services

On 3rd September 2026, a study on the Pichavaram mangrove ecosystem in Tamil Nadu highlighted the substantial economic value generated by its ecological services, strengthening the case for integrating ecosystem valuation into conservation and coastal planning.

What Does Total Economic Value Mean?

Total Economic Value (TEV) estimates the full range of benefits provided by an ecosystem, including both market and non-market services.

  • Provisioning Services: Fisheries and other directly usable biological resources.
  • Regulating Services: Coastal protection, climate regulation and carbon sequestration.
  • Supporting Services: Nutrient cycling and biodiversity conservation.
  • Cultural Services: Recreation, tourism and other non-material benefits.

What Did the Study Find?

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