Economic Impact

💰 The High Price of a Polluted Ocean

At Coastal Renewal, we know ocean pollution isn’t just an environmental crisis — it’s an economic one. Every year, marine debris and ecosystem damage cost the global economy billions in lost revenue, reduced tourism, and declining fisheries.

When beaches are littered with trash, tourism suffers. When fish stocks collapse from habitat loss and pollution, entire fishing communities lose their livelihoods. Even shipping and port operations face costly delays when debris clogs waterways.

The numbers are staggering:

• $13 billion in estimated global economic losses each year from marine debris

• Up to 33% of global fish stocks overfished or depleted — many due to pollution-related habitat damage

• Billions in coastal property value lost as erosion and degraded shorelines worsen

Our oceans drive industries, create jobs, and feed millions. Allowing them to degrade isn’t just bad for the planet — it’s bad for business.

That’s why Coastal Renewal is on the frontlines:

• Cleaning up debris before it can harm fisheries and tourism

• Restoring habitats that sustain valuable species and protect coastlines

• Advocating for policies that reduce plastic waste at the source

A healthy ocean isn’t a luxury — it’s an economic necessity. By protecting our waters, we’re protecting jobs, communities, and the future of the global economy.

Invest in the ocean. Invest in our future. 🌊💼

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