Issues involving the ocean, the creatures that live in it, and the people that depend on it
Are we going to see the end of fish in our lifetimes? Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Jennifer Jacquet introduce “overfishing and its effects on ecosystems, food security, jobs, economies, and coastal cultures.” [04:27]
| The Washington Post
The ocean has absorbed around 30% of CO2 we’ve emitted and 90% of excess heat trapped by greenhouse gases, yet it is still left out of important climate legislation. Building off the vision of the Green New Deal, the Blue New Deal aims “to restore and protect coastal ecosystems, invest in renewable offshore energy and support good jobs in the Blue Economy.” Author: , published December 10, 2019
Dr. Ayana Johnson, a leading marine biologist, policy expert, and conservation strategist, discusses the social justice component of ocean conservation and lists 10 principles to combat ocean injustice (list begins at 09:25). [17:10]
Learn more about the Nature Conservancy’s "Blue Bonds for Conservation" model, an investment proposal for island and coastal nations to decrease their debt in exchange for their commitment to marine protection. [05:19]
| The Nature Conservancy
“Blue Bonds for Ocean Conservation is one of TNC’s newest innovative solutions, supporting island and coastal nations to refinance their national debt and create long-term sustainable financing for marine protections, sustainable economic development and climate change.”
This short documentary shares the outcomes of an investigation regarding human rights abuses in Thailand’s seafood industry. [13:38]
| Royal Museums Greenwich
“Exploitation, modern slavery and even murder have been documented on board modern fishing fleets.” Explore this detailed resource providing facts about the issue as well as proposed solutions.