Saving marine ecosystems is an important environmental issue that biologists and scientists are studying today. This issue is frequently debated and addressed by several government and nonprofit organizations due to its important impact on human health and well-being. Global warming has complicated the issue because it is causing the oceans to warm up and carbon to be absorbed by the oceans. Reckless and indiscriminate human activity has led to the pollution of the oceans and a decline in the populations
These four studies evaluated the use of marine protected areas (MPAs) as the primary tool for conservation efforts. Within Fox’s study he identifies four components that increase a MPA’s effectiveness, all of which focus on bringing together the goals of the governing bodies involved, as well those of the locals who rely on the marine systems in question for resources. The research presented by Edgar and his team presents similar findings as they identify five factors that have shown to increase
Marine ecosystems face many threats–mostly from overfishing, but also from pollution, shipping, offshore wind farms, climate change, eutrophication and more. Pressure on the oceans increases every year whilst efforts to limit the destructive impacts are out of proportion. Global marine conservation lags far behind terrestrial efforts. Marine Protected Areas, in particular when forming an ecologically coherent network, are considered as one of the essential tools for ocean recovery. Currently, only
Conservation of Marine Biodiversity within the Framework of Impure Public Goods Since the early days when Adam Smith coined the term “invisible hand of the market” in his magnum opus, The Wealth of Nations, it was typically believed among the general population that all goods can be distributed without any interference from the government. Contrary to the popular belief, however, this applies specifically to private goods, i.e. a type of good that is both rivalrous and excludable. It may seem that
Sylvia Alice Earle is an American marine biologist, explorer, author, and lecturer. She has began a legacy of marine biography and became the leading woman of oceanography, called "Her Deepness" by the New Yorker and the New York Times, "Living Legend" by the Library of Congress, and first "Hero for the Planet" by Time magazine. Beginning with her associates from St. Petersburg Jr. College, bachelors in science from FSU and masters in Phycology at Duke, Earle began her world-changing ways throughout
In the year 1973, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was instituted in order to bring attention to the issue of species that are in danger of extinction as well as to provide conservation of species that are endangered or threatened. Currently, there are around 2,245 species that the Endangered Species Act lists as either endangered or threatened throughout the world, many of which are found in the United States ecosystems and a handful that are only found in foreign ecosystems (Ehrlich 12). Because
agencies use them for monitoring water quality, preserving water supplies, and conserving water. Since most conservation scientists are employed by government agencies they have a standard 40 hours a week schedule with the exception of emergencies and having to respond to disasters such as flooding and fires. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2012 the median annual wage for conservation scientists was $61,100 (United States Department of Labor). The working environment is mixed between
example of how a wildlife park was successful was in an article "Shark numbers increasing in protected Fiji reserve, scientists say.” Celeb McClennen, director of the WCS Marine Program said, "The news from Fiji gives us solid proof that marine reserves can have positive effects on reef shark populations." She was speaking about a marine wildlife reserve in Fiji where there were more sharks than where fishing is allowed. Sharks are being killed really fast and it is good that we have a place to keep them
Shark Conservation Abstract Arising over 350 million years ago, the shark species has been labeled as a human devourer. Now, with the increase in human population, the demand for shark meat, fins, and cartilage are at an all time high; therefore, the existence of the shark is becoming a concern (Budker 1971). Individuals are conditioned to think of sharks as a negative aspect to the environment, which is prolonging the effort to save shark species from becoming extinct. With that in mind
its vast areas of land and abundance of resources, is home to many unique and complex habits that house a number of important species. Environmental policies play a key role in the survival of many endangered animal and plant species and guide conservation efforts in Ontario. In order to protect at risk species and conserve their habitats, government officials need to place greater importance on creating effective policies that target root problems and help address fundamental issues like habitat
Top-down vs Community-Based Management Approach: Finding The Most Suitable Implementation for Marine Protected Area in Indonesia INTRODUCTION Marine protected area is an essential instruments in marine biodiversity conservation. It has been applied by various institution and nation throughout the world to encounter several issue from fish stock collapse to habitat degradation (IEEP and NRDC, 2008). Marine protected area can act as a residence for certain species, habitat, and ecosystem as well as
If we do not want this type of outcome to be our fortune then we need to put more efforts into conservation. Many people use this word without knowing what it really means or how to take action to increase its effectiveness. When the average person is asked about what conservation is they have a simple idea that it is protecting something. In reality though it is so much more than that. Conservation is about not only protecting species and land, but also restoring and preserving it so future generations
parks are managed by NGO’s along with the reinforcement of government policy to ensure park entry fees are used for local community and park development (Pawliczek and Mehta, 2008 cited in Buckley 2009). The most effective mechanism is private conservation reserves that are strictly regulated, but profit via commercial tourism ventures. Generally it is difficult to quantify the successful or failure of ecotourism on a large scale due to lack of data
find strategies and methods for the preservation of disappearing creatures and species. An increasingly popular idea that would allow for great benefits in the field of conservation became apparent in 1996 with the cloning of sheep by the name of Dolly. Since then the scientific debate on the relationship between cloning and conservation has ensued. Although the answer to that question remains on the horizon, cloning for helping endangered species is a process that may become a frequent procedure in
The Northern Spotted Owl Controversy – Jobs Vs Environmental Protection Introduction The mere mention of the creature’s name brings shudders to loggers and some local inhabitants, fear over its existence has incited rallies, garnered the attention of three government agencies, and caused people to tie themselves to trees. On April 2, 1993, President Bill Clinton embarked on a quest to settle a long-standing battle. The environmentalists on one side, and their attempts to protect natural resources
makes you lose blood pressure. Scientists found out which exact chemical makes your blood pressure drop. Once they found it, they knew how to help people that have high blood pressure. The funny thing is that everything that has to do with forest conservation always turns into something with monetary value. In an article read online from “Rainforest.org”, it’s said that, “billions upon billions of dollars have flowed into the world’s economy due to the prescription medication arising from the world’s
makes you lose blood pressure. Scientists found out which exact chemical makes your blood pressure drop. Once they found it, they knew how to help people that have high blood pressure. The funny thing is that everything that has to do with forest conservation always turns into something with monetary value. In an article read online from “Rainforest.org”, it’s said that, “billions upon billions of dollars have flowed into the world’s economy due to the prescription medication arising from the world’s
occupying about isolated areas of mountain forest (WWF, 2014a) in China. These forests are areas of high biodiversity and likely contain a wide variety of unknown species. It is, therefore, important to protect them. As a result of the ongoing conservation of Pandas, the habitat is relatively secure, gradually increasing and becoming less isolated due to new corridors (China’s Ministry of Forestry & WWF, 1989) between forests. “The provincial governments of Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu, working closely
There are 299 mammal species in South Africa, of which two are critically endangered, 11 are endangered, 15 are vulnerable, and 13 are near-threatened. Two of the species listed for South Africa are considered to be extinct.The flora and fauna of South Africa are becoming endangered fast due to different causes such as habitat loss and habitat fragmentation. Following are some of South Africa’s endangered species. The Bread Palm or Encephalartos Cupidus is a very rare and attractive dwarf cycad
Management of Old-growth Forests in the Pacific Northwest When westward expansion brought settlers to the Northwest in the 1800s, they discovered that coniferous trees “forty feet in circumference [that] shot two-hundred feet straight up” flourished in the forests of the Pacific coast (Ervin 55). These early pioneers found the opportunity for economic growth in logging these vast forests of towering trees unlike any they had seen before. Today, the timber industry still remains the backbone