A
report from the independent
Pew Oceans Commission says that
overfishing at sea,
over-development along the coasts +
increasing pollution from cities and fields are leading to a
decline of ocean wildlife and the collapse of ocean ecosystems around the US...
The report concludes that "
the status quo is unacceptable" and has identified the following priorities:
* A unified national policy based on using marine resources sustainably
* The redirection of fisheries policy towards protecting ecosystems
* The management of coastal development to minimise habitat damage + the loss of water quality
* The control of pollution, especially nutrients.
* The establishment of a national system of fully protected marine reserves.
* The formation of an independent national oceans agency.
* The doubling of funding for basic ocean science + research.
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