TY - JOUR
T1 - A Call for Deep-Ocean Stewardship
AU - Mengerink, Kathryn J.
AU - Van Dover, Cindy L.
AU - Ardron, Jeff
AU - Baker, Maria
AU - Escobar-Briones, Elva
AU - Gjerde, Kristina
AU - Koslow, J. Anthony
AU - Ramirez-Llodra, Eva
AU - Lara-Lopez, Ana
AU - Squires, Dale
AU - Sutton, Tracey
AU - Sweetman, Andrew K
AU - Levin, Lisa A.
PY - 2014/5/16
Y1 - 2014/5/16
N2 - Covering more than half the planet, the deep ocean sequesters atmospheric CO2 and recycles major nutrients; is predicted to hold millions of yet-to-be-described species; and stores mind-boggling quantities of untapped energy resources, precious metals, and minerals (1). It is an immense, remote biome, critical to the health of the planet and human well-being. The deep ocean (defined here as below a typical continental shelf break, >200 m) faces mounting challenges as technological advances—including robotics, imaging, and structural engineering—greatly improve access. We recommend a move from a frontier mentality of exploitation and single-sector management to a precautionary system that balances use of living marine resources, energy, and minerals from the deep ocean with maintenance of a productive and healthy marine environment, while improving knowledge and collaboration.
AB - Covering more than half the planet, the deep ocean sequesters atmospheric CO2 and recycles major nutrients; is predicted to hold millions of yet-to-be-described species; and stores mind-boggling quantities of untapped energy resources, precious metals, and minerals (1). It is an immense, remote biome, critical to the health of the planet and human well-being. The deep ocean (defined here as below a typical continental shelf break, >200 m) faces mounting challenges as technological advances—including robotics, imaging, and structural engineering—greatly improve access. We recommend a move from a frontier mentality of exploitation and single-sector management to a precautionary system that balances use of living marine resources, energy, and minerals from the deep ocean with maintenance of a productive and healthy marine environment, while improving knowledge and collaboration.
U2 - 10.1126/science.1251458
DO - 10.1126/science.1251458
M3 - Article
SN - 0036-8075
VL - 344
SP - 696
EP - 698
JO - Science
JF - Science
IS - 6185
ER -