Will A Global Network Of Marine Reserves Reverse Troubling Trends In The Sea?

As a sombre reminder that the oceans too are suffering the grave effects of over-exploitation and widespread pollution, a new report released by the Worldwatch Institute indicates that 76 percent of world fish stocks are either fully or over-exploited. The report suggests that in order to protect marine biodiversity and human livelihoods, marine reserves or '��national parks of the sea'�� should be set up and precautionary procedures taken to curb the pollution disrupting oceanic temperature and chemistry.'��The oceans cannot save themselves,'�� says Worldwatch Institute president Christopher Flavin. '��Collective commitments to thrivin...

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