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"Taking Stock - the State of the Oceans." |
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The 3rd International Ocean Stewardship Forum The National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, will be hosting the third annual International Ocean Stewardship Forum from 3rd - 4th November 2010 with the continuing aim of facilitating effective integration of marine science, policy and law within ocean governance. As before, we will bring world-leading experts in a wide range of disciplines together with principal users of ocean space represented by governments, industry and academia, in order to contribute to the development of a sustainable marine policy. They include:
Executive Secretary IOC (1998-2009)
They will deliver a series of keynote presentations addressing two of the most challenging marine topics of the moment:-
Our other theme, Biodiversity and the Marine Environment will look at the spatial management of ocean resources and the conservation of biodiversity. The World's oceans are facing multiple pressures as man develops technologies and markets for marine resources. Deep-water fisheries extend to 1500m depth, oil and gas is extracted at depths of 3000m, minerals may be mined soon from the abyss and communication cables criss-cross all the major oceans. In addition, biological resources are being shown to have value, such as the recent discovery of deep-sea hydrothermal vent snails with novel armour that may have commercial applications. It is clear that the uses and abuses of the deep ocean are increasing. Legislation for the management of the oceans is playing catch up. Is there a way forward for the utilisation of the riches of the ocean while at the same time safeguarding marine ecosystems for the health of the oceans and for future generations? What plans need to be made now for ocean stewardship before there are too many vested interests and competing demands? The The International Ocean Stewardship Forum seeks to address these questions by bringing together international experts in law, policy and science to identify critical issues and influence future debates. Download a PDF version of the latest programme below. |
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