CARTA: Human Origins and Humanity’s Future: Past Present and Future of the Anthropocene on The Oceans and the Anthropocene with Nancy Knowlton

The ocean is enormous, indeed so large that for centuries we
assumed that there was nothing we could do to substantially harm
it. Unfortunately, we now know that this is not true. We are having
success on some fronts, such as saving species from extinction,
protecting ocean waters, fishing more sustainably, and restoring
damaged ecosystems by replanting critical species and reducing
pollution. Even actions on land, such as removing dams from rivers
and rats from islands, can make an important difference to marine
life. Of course, we still need to do much more, and do it faster.
In the future, we can turn to new tools drawn from the natural and
social sciences. Big data and genetic interventions have a role to
play, as do ocean-based renewable energy sources and new financing
schemes. Perhaps most important is the growing recognition that
success depends on empowering local communities in efforts to
create a healthier ocean. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic
Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show
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