One of the effects of climate change on the oceans will be higher sea levels as many glaciers melt and release their water. (Photo: Michael Van Woert, U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
One of the effects of climate change on the oceans will be higher sea levels as many glaciers melt and release their water. (Photo: Michael Van Woert, U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
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The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea is part of the existing institutional framework, but developments cast serious doubts about the effectiveness of governance. (Photo: UN Photo)
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One of the effects of climate change on the oceans will be higher sea levels as many glaciers melt and release their water. (Photo: Michael Van Woert, U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
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Acidification will especially devastate reef-building corals because it will deny them the building blocks of life. (Photo: Richard Ling / Dreamstime)
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Rising demand for fish, and large fishing fleets that receive taxpayer subsidies of up to US$35 billion, have triggered a “race to fish.” (Photo: David Harding | Dreamstime.com)
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The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is modern detritus in the northern Pacific — solid debris, liquid chemicals and tiny pieces of plastic. (Photo: www.mnn.com)
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A third of oil and gas extracted worldwide comes from oceanic sources, which raises the prospect of another Deepwater Horizon explosion. (Photo: United States Coast Guard)
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Aquaculture can ensure access to quality food by a growing share of humanity, but its environmental effects earn it harsh criticism. (Photo: © Stefanos Kyriazis | Dreamstime.com)
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Tourism in its various forms possesses the potential to harm oceanic environments. (Photo: Andres Manuel Rodriguez)
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Several whale species remain endangered, despite a 1986 commercial moratorium. (Photo: © Mikelane45 | Dreamstime.com)