The Conservation Of Marine Conservation

When thinking about getting away to some serene paradise to help forget about work or school obligations most people instantly think of the beach. Whether it be the west or east coast the beach is a universal symbol of peace and serenity, plus a little bit of fun. But this bliss has a whole different meaning to me. This is where I grew up and how I found myself. The west coast of Florida is the first time I felt the sand in my toes and the salt water on my face. These memories inspired me to give back to the ocean and its inhabitants and follow my dreams of becoming a marine biologist.

Economic activity and our environment have been closely linked since man first discovered the concept of trade. In the language of economics, the environment has itself, become an increasingly “scarce resource1”. Since economics is about managing these scarce resources, it will be a useful tool when considering some of the environmental issues facing our planet. One of the major concerns confronting the environment today is the overfishing of the world’s oceans, depleting some species to near extinction. With continued advances in technological and industrial proficiency, fishing vessels are able to fish across the globe, further exacerbating the effects of overfishing. Because the oceans are considered a shared or common

Dame, U. o. (2006, November 28). Public Goods and Common Resources. Retrieved from University of Notre Dame: https://www3.nd.edu/~adutt/courses/documents/19PublicGoodsandCommonResources_Lecture.pdf

The Biodiversity Treaty sanctioned that countries whose biological resources are exploited by bioprospecting companies have a right to share the financial benefits resulting from the sale of these resources (Adair, 1997). National parklands are owned by the federal government. Therefore, our national parks have the legal right to share in the financial benefits that

Annotated Bibliography Is it true SeaWorld is responsible for the deaths of dozens of Orcas in order to make money, or is a simple misunderstood tragedy? Deng, Boer.”SeaWorld Scraps Killer Whale Stunts Before They are Banned”The(United Kingdom) Times, November 2015. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/seaworld-scraps-killer-whale-stunts-before-they-are-banned-mp230cml362.

The author details much debate between the Department of Marine Resources and the fishermen to provide evidence that Garret Hardin was incorrect in several assumptions made in The Tragedy of the Commons. In this case study he attempts to disprove that users of open access resources have no vested interest in resource conservation and are unable to create regulatory controls themselves. Additionally, Acheson elucidates that resources can be sustainably and efficiently managed by communal or joint ownership in addition to private ownership as suggested by

Preserving coastlines is important for the economy and the environment. The fact that the business world and the preservation world are on the same page is a good indicator that maintaining beaches are important for both people and animals. The data that has been collected by both parties, thus far will hopefully bring a more cost effective and more long term solution for beach replenishment. So the beach bums and the sea life may continue to enjoy one of the most beloved landscape for generations to

(Dietz et al., 2003; Monbiot, 1994; Ostrom, 2009) Ostrom’s paper examines the diverse outcomes of the commons, as supposed to Hardin’s “one-size-fits-all”. (Ostrom et al., 2009, p. 419) This way of looking at the possible outcomes of CPRs differs from Hardin’s in that it takes into account different social and economic variables, whereas Hardin bases his perspective uniquely off of real-life examples, such as that of the high seas. She introduces the Social-Ecological-System (SES), which is a framework for examining the different roles, variables, and context that all play into the maintenance or collapse of an ecosystem. (Ostrom, 2009) SESs are made up of “(i) resource units…(ii) resource systems… (iii) governance systems… and (iv) users” (Ostrom, 2009, p.420) who all interact, and play certain roles in the outcome of an ecosystem. (Ostrom,

The MLPA was response to public pressure for more ocean protection. Protecting of natural marine ecosystem services requires that managers find a way maintaining the health of coastal and

In the piece “Selling out on nature” (McCauley, 2006), Douglas J. McCauley describes how conservation efforts are fueled by the economic advantages it possesses and are carried out solely for the purpose of benefiting our economic markets. McCauley states that ecosystem services are “economic benefits provided by natural ecosystems” (27), arguing that the only incentive for mankind to save nature depends on how profitable nature can be. He emphasizes that our attention should not be put forth in commodifying nature but rather, inculcating respect and love for it so that we can preserve it for many years to come. I oppose McCauley’s argument because it’s impractical and unachievable. Humanity will

Benjamin Halpern and Andrew Rosenberg have differing viewpoints as to whether or not our marine resources can be sustainably managed. Halpern believes this can be achieved if traditional fishing should be limited from marine protected areas to allow maintenance of these fisheries. But when speaking about sustainable approaches for our marine resources with the public there’s a lot of resistance because the public tends to view these areas as excluded. In other words, the public is not allowed traditional fishing, water sports, or other similar activities in those areas. That’s why there are different types of sustainable use and management of those resources. Areas like nursery grounds to protect ecosystems are different from other areas settled for fishing species like the commercial lobster, for example. Some species are set aside and protected until they reach a certain growth so then they can eventually migrate to an area where they can be reached by local officials.

The resources provided by this coral reef can be categorized into one of three types: externalities, public goods, and common-pool goods. An externality can be understood as unintended impacts of a decision that affect those who were not involved in the making

Public goods are those goods in which all of society benefit from and are equally shared among everyone within. These types of goods can be consumed simultaneously by several individuals without diminishing the value of consumption to any individual. The act of public goods being consumed by several individuals and not allow its value to diminish is known as non-rivalry. When shown graphically, non-rivalry shows that when each of the individuals within society shows a demand for a certain

The ocean has long been faced with neglect and disregard, with horrifyingly 90% of ‘big fish’ species diminishing greatly in number due to human interference. Publicising the issue of ocean preservation could help to incentivize individuals and so be beneficial to the legacy left for future generations.

Marine biologist play a key role in understanding climate change and identifying sustainable and profitable ways humans can use the sea and its resources. Marine biologist understand marine organisms needs in their habitats, ultimately helping protect species and reduce human threats. As experts in understanding marine habitats, marine biologist often form essential parts of relief teams. They respond to oil spills and chemical leaks, helping other scientist restore normalcy to local habitats. Sometimes, marine biologists influence other spheres, such as economics and law. They might analyze the effect of sonar on whales and seals, for instance, recommending best practices for reducing harm on those sensitive populations. Marine biologists understand how the ocean supports basic needs, and in turn relay that information to lawmakers, who establish protocols regarding human use of ocean waters and marine organisms. Marine biologist help develop ocean technology too, improving waste elimination, energy sourcing and extraction of key sources. A brief review of components of the marine environment, world food resources, climate control, air and water quality, transportation, and the ecosystem balance are important features that are studied by marine biology. So, understanding why marine biology is important is foundational to integrating a balanced approach toward management of the sea and proper stewardship of organisms,