The ocean is in trouble and needs help

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Stated in the inline gaps and recommendations and cells future research and cells research gap sections of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 1979 and 2026, spanning 3 journals.

Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps

• Strengthening the Ocean Carbon Sink under the UNCLOS: A Preliminary Assessment on the ITLOS Climate Change Advisory Opinion (2026) · Journal of East Asia and International Law · doi

  127 Climate-responsible management of ocean-related activities largely remains limited to academic or policy discussions, rather than being implemented in operational practice .

  generalstated in inline gapsevidence 5/5
  Keywords: climate responsible management ocean related activities largely remains limited academic policy discussions rather implemented operational
• Perspectives on an ocean management system (1979) · Ocean Development & International Law · doi

  Although each alternative has certain merits and drawbacks, we contend that assessments to date have failed to articulate precisely what prob- lems need to be addressed. It is certain that ocean use is escalating and that national ocean policy is increasingly complex. Such concerns as which issues, conflicts, and problems are of greatest importance; how serious the coordinative and resource allocation problems are; and most important, what do we want out of the oceans and at what price, have not been substantively addressed. Until these are adequately addressed, it is Downloaded by [Computing & Library Services, University of Huddersfield] at 18:39 14 January 2015 Perspectives on an Ocean Management System 287 premature to consider a major reorganization approach of the type envisioned by many of the currently debated proposals, including Presi- dent Carter's proposed Department of Natural Resources.79 This is not to say that some form of immediate action is unnecessary. Ocean policies, uses, and management responsibilities have prolifer- ated to the point where "turf battles" between agencies with similar responsibilities may severely hamper ocean management missions. Conflicts among bodies concerned with marine fisheries, oil and gas development, marine sanctuaries, ocean dumping, tanker traffic, marine recreation, and others demonstrate a clear need for an impartial oversight forum in which to resolve these increasingly interacting prob- lems. To meet this need, we strongly support the establishment of a Marine Affairs Council in the Executive Office of the President. A major function of this entity would be the resolution of ocean conflicts among federal agencies. Further, a broader ocean reorganization effort is unwise until a clearer sense of direction and purpose is developed. We urge that a second major responsibility of the Marine Affairs Council be an in-depth analysis of the need, content, and organization relative to a national ocean program. The type of study envisioned would be a follow-up to the Stratton Commission's study and the Department of Commerce's Comprehensive Ocean Policy Study. With the Comprehensive Ocean Policy Study as a foundation, this study would address the wide variety of marine policies and management authorities established since the Stratton Commission's investigation. Although the Stratton Commis- sion clearly foresaw many of the impending development and resource management conflicts, it was infeasible at that time to develop and organize a national ocean management program. Now, with the benefit of established marine management authorities and a clearer understand- ing of technological capabilities and drawbacks, it is possible to reassess the form and content of a national ocean program. The authors will devote the remainder of thi

  generalstated in recommendationsevidence 5/5
  Keywords: ocean management marine need national conflicts addressed policy major program stratton certain drawbacks prob lems
• The world agreed to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 – but marine protection can’t be judged by area alone (2026) · doi

  To continue tracking and analyzing the commitments made at the Our Ocean Conferences. - To prioritize future commitments that directly address the most pressing challenges in ocean conservation and sustainable fisheries.

  generalstated in cells future researchevidence 5/5
  Keywords: continue tracking analyzing commitments made ocean conferences prioritize
• Saving the Seas: What Works (and Why it Matters) (2026) · Frontiers for Young Minds · doi

  The ocean is in trouble and needs help. - There is a lack of awareness about the importance of the ocean and the impact of human activities on it.

  generalstated in cells research gapevidence 4/5
  Keywords: ocean trouble needs help there lack awareness about

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