tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702478115139382927.post1317140704029749592..comments2023-09-22T04:04:41.001-07:00Comments on RTSea Blog: observations on oceans, sharks and nature: Scientists Confer: signs of progress in ocean conservationRTSeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02064644464374515992noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702478115139382927.post-79188388507469131782009-02-20T09:22:00.000-08:002009-02-20T09:22:00.000-08:00The AAAS's assessment was based on a macro view (o...The AAAS's assessment was based on a macro view (overall reef health, fish counts, biodiversity)and meant to highlight the benefits of fisheries/marine management (ie: Northern Line Islands, MPAs). Of course there are micro ecosystem issues that can't be ignored and which could overpower and negatively impact any marine ecosystem, no matter how healthy.<BR/><BR/>No one at the AAAS was implying that all is well in the oceans. However, it is important to cite advancements as a source of <I>encouragement</I> - proof that our efforts can have a positive effect and we should not hesitate to do more. A continuous stream of bad news can overwhelm and paralyze those who we are trying to motivate.RTSeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02064644464374515992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702478115139382927.post-23363338620850515772009-02-19T18:43:00.000-08:002009-02-19T18:43:00.000-08:00Interesting- much of the research I've seen recent...Interesting- much of the research I've seen recently has shown that organisms like coral and the plankton larval stage of fish are LESS resistant to temperature change than previously though, not more.<BR/><BR/>Certainly not everything in ocean conservation is doing well- sharks are doing worse than ever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com