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. 2018 Feb 15;9(1):690.
doi: 10.1038/s41467-018-03158-3.

Ocean science research is key for a sustainable future

Martin Visbeck  1   2
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Ocean science research is key for a sustainable future

Martin Visbeck. Nat Commun. .

Abstract

Human activity has already affected all parts of the ocean, with pollution increasing and fish-stocks plummeting. The UN's recent announcement of a Decade of Ocean Science provides a glimmer of hope, but scientists will need to work closely with decision-makers and society at large to get the ocean back on track.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no competing financial interests.

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Human–ocean interactions highlighting ocean ecosystem services and their threads (taken from Ocean Atlas, 2017)
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Increased need for ocean information to meet societal needs. Meeting a growing range of societal demands and achieving Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources) from the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development can only be fully realized if all elements of the ocean value chain are resourced adequately and more integrated science agendas are advanced. Figure adapted from ref. . Sustainable Development Goal logo ©UNITED NATIONS. All rights reserved
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