Canadian System of Environmental-Economic Accounts - Ecosystem Accounts

Coastal protection of geographic area, type

Coastal protection is a service whereby a location is protected from harmful effects of the ocean (flooding and erosion).

Geographic area refers to areas whose boundaries are specifically delimited in accordance with well-defined concepts and which, in total, cover the entire landmass of Canada. It excludes Canadian territorial enclaves abroad.

The data for this variable are reported using the following classifications and/or lists:

• Coastal protection