* Astronomy

Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
Post Info TOPIC: Ocean Observing Networks


L

Posts: 131433
Date:
Man’s impact on marine ecosystems
Permalink  
 


Almost half of the oceans have been badly damaged by humanity and no region has been left untouched, the first global map of Mans impact on marine ecosystems has revealed. The ambitious project to chart the changing ocean environment shows that Man has exacted a much heavier toll on the seas through fishing, pollution and climate change than had been thought.
The world map, which was created by dividing the oceans into kilometre squares, shows that 41 per cent have been affected strongly by 17 human activities, a much higher proportion than expected.

polluOceane1

Read more




__________________


L

Posts: 131433
Date:
Ocean Observing Networks
Permalink  
 


Scientists Gear Up to Launch Ocean Observing Networks

[QUOTE]Oceanography is on the verge of a revolution. Instead of sporadic, expeditionary glimpses of the ocean from ships and subs, oceanographers would like to establish a permanent presence in the ocean. [/QUOTE]

Read more

__________________
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.



Create your own FREE Forum
Report Abuse
Powered by ActiveBoard