Research has demonstrated that humans are doing a pretty thorough job of trashing the oceans as a mere 13% of this habitat (mainly in the really remote Pacific and near the poles) is currently undegraded in terms of its living systems being decimated(https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/jul/26/just-13-of-global-oceans-undamaged-by-humanity-research-reveals). Although we rely on our oceans only 5% has the protection of being designated a marine protection area (and people seem to be constantly complaining about any limitations placed on their exploitation of such habitats). We are not just talking here of floating/suspended plastics and must include other types of pollution; over-fishing; extracting hydrocarbons and other minerals; marine transport and ocean acidification et cetera. I suspect, in the current climate, that the 13% will not remain undamaged.
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Thursday, 26 July 2018
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