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As others have explained, there is the unprecedented loss of diversity of species and change in climate. I’d add that there’s also no evidence this will slow or
by steve_adams_86 4y ago
As others have explained, there is the unprecedented loss of diversity of species and change in climate. I’d add that there’s also no evidence this will slow or stop (at least that I’m aware of), but there is mounting evidence that it will continue and even accelerate (which we are possibly even witnessing today).
- tuatoru 4y agoThe loss[1] of diversity is primarily due to the way we abuse the ocean - bottom dredging of shellfish beds destroying whole slow-growing ecosystems, dumping sediments, toxins and excessive nutrients (which amount to toxins) in the ocean via runoff from land, indiscriminately catching whole populations of free-swimming fish, and so on. Climate change is just the cherry on top, really, compared to our other efforts to reduce biodiversity. 1. I don't know why we use the word "loss", which implies an accidental outcome, when we're systematically setting out to plunder and strip-mine ecosystems.
- steve_adams_86 4y agoDo you know if diversity collapses in the ocean is more severe than on land? I know vast deforestation and destruction of the water cycle (either by reduction or degrading via pollution) has a virtually incalculable impact on this, but perhaps in the ocean it’s even worse.