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Heatmap showing the economic benefit per recreational fishing trip corresponding to an increase of 10% in seagrass coverage in Port Phillip (red displays >$50 grading to <$1 AUD per trip in blue). These values were derived by valuing potential seagrass restoration, resulting in an increase in seagrass coverage by 10%, in fishing blocks across Port Phillip with costs of travel and time taken to get to a location in the corresponding blocks by recreational fishers. As this restoration is hypothetical, the value is mapped to the fishing blocks that were used in the recreational fishing boat ramp surveys. Areas in black are Marine Protected Areas where no fishing is allowed. |