Lithium extraction from the deep sea, overfishing of deeper-water species, and the unexpected ocean impacts of wildfires on land are among 15 issues experts warn we should address immediately. An international team of experts has identified 15 issues they believe are likely to have a significant
By highlighting future issues, the new report points to where changes must be made today to protect our marine and coastal environments. Credit: Emma Johnston
They utilized a ‘horizon scanning’ technique that focuses on identifying issues that are not currently receiving widespread attention, but are likely to become important over the next 10 years. Their goal is to raise awareness and encourage investment into full assessment of these issues now. They also aim to drive policy change, before the issues have a major detrimental impact on biodiversity.
He added: “By highlighting future issues, we’re pointing to where changes must be made today – both in monitoring and policy – to protect our marine and coastal environments.” “There are areas where we believe immediate changes could prevent huge problems arising over the next decade, such as overfishing in the ocean’s mesopelagic zone,” said Dr. Ann Thornton in the University of Cambridge’s Department of Zoology, joint first author on the paper.
Herbert-Read said: “Governments are making a push for the use of biodegradable materials – but we don’t know what impacts these materials may have on ocean life.” “Our early identification of these issues, and their potential impacts on marine and coastal biodiversity, will support scientists, conservationists, resource managers, policymakers, and the wider community in addressing the challenges facing marine ecosystems,” said Herbert-Read.
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