A Call for Deep-Ocean Stewardship
A Call for Deep-Ocean Stewardship
Covering more than half the planet, the deep ocean sequesters atmospheric CO2 and recycles major nutrients; is predicted to hold millions of yet-to-be-described species; and stores mind-boggling quantities of untapped energy resources, precious metals, and minerals (1). It is an immense, remote biome, critical to the health of the planet and human well-being. The deep ocean (defined here as below a typical continental shelf break, >200 m) faces mounting challenges as technological advances—including robotics, imaging, and structural engineering—greatly improve access. We recommend a move from a frontier mentality of exploitation and single-sector management to a precautionary system that balances use of living marine resources, energy, and minerals from the deep ocean with maintenance of a productive and healthy marine environment, while improving knowledge and collaboration.
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Mengerink, K.J.
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Gjerde, K.
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Koslow, J.A.
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Lara-Lopez, A.
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Squires, D.
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Sutton, T.
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Sweetman, A.K.
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16 May 2014
Mengerink, K.J.
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Van Dover, C.L.
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Baker, M.
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Escobar-Briones, E.
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Gjerde, K.
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Koslow, J.A.
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Lara-Lopez, A.
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Squires, D.
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Sutton, T.
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Sweetman, A.K.
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Levin, L.A.
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Mengerink, K.J., Van Dover, C.L., Ardron, J., Baker, M., Escobar-Briones, E., Gjerde, K., Koslow, J.A., Ramirez-Llodra, E., Lara-Lopez, A., Squires, D., Sutton, T., Sweetman, A.K. and Levin, L.A.
(2014)
A Call for Deep-Ocean Stewardship.
Science, 344 (6185), .
(doi:10.1126/science.1251458).
Abstract
Covering more than half the planet, the deep ocean sequesters atmospheric CO2 and recycles major nutrients; is predicted to hold millions of yet-to-be-described species; and stores mind-boggling quantities of untapped energy resources, precious metals, and minerals (1). It is an immense, remote biome, critical to the health of the planet and human well-being. The deep ocean (defined here as below a typical continental shelf break, >200 m) faces mounting challenges as technological advances—including robotics, imaging, and structural engineering—greatly improve access. We recommend a move from a frontier mentality of exploitation and single-sector management to a precautionary system that balances use of living marine resources, energy, and minerals from the deep ocean with maintenance of a productive and healthy marine environment, while improving knowledge and collaboration.
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