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“In the space of a single human lifetime, society finds itself suddenly confronted with a daunting complex of trade-offs between some of its most important activities and ideals. Recent trends raise disturbing questions about the extent to which today's people may be living at the expense of their descendants, casting doubt upon the cherished goal… Continue reading The Hidden Treasures of the Deep: An Introduction to the Ecosystem Services of the Ocean
By Geasean Johnson The conversation in Jamaica on deep sea mining recently started and is taking place in the public sphere, no thanks to the government, whose duty it is to communicate these large-scale environmental decisions. It is true that the discussion has been taking place in other parts of the world for years, and… Continue reading Deep Sea Mining and the Question of Liability – Jamaica
By: Jordaina Denton Coral Reefs Coral reefs are one of the most significant and breathtaking structures in our ocean. Millions of coral polyps held together by calcium carbonate make up their structure. Despite occupying less than 0.1% of the ocean, coral reefs - nicknamed the ‘rainforest of the sea’ - form some of the most… Continue reading The Ocean’s Life Source: Coral Reefs (Part I)
You probably had tuna sometime last month. Perhaps, you never gave it a second thought because it tasted great and is normally in stock at your favourite supermarket. Have you ever considered the day it might not be available? The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) reports that numerous tuna stocks are currently overfished. This means… Continue reading The Shrinking Fish Population and Deep-Sea Mining
By Jordaina Denton “Water and air, the two essential fluids on which all life depends, have become global garbage cans” – Jacques Cousteau. The ocean is one of the world’s greatest mysteries; so much is known, yet so much more is left to be discovered. It is home to various forms of life, many of… Continue reading Ocean Threats
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