The ocean is sick, how do we measure its vital signs? | Craig McLean | TEDxBoston
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2024-05-02に共有
If the ocean is the patient, we can't check its vital signs. We don't currently have a comprehensive map of the ocean or fully deployed systems to measure and model the vital signs to track over time. We can't understand the scale of the imbalance or act decisively to improve conditions. There are known tools and tactics to correct this, but they require significant financial investment.
Implementing these tools might sound costly, until you factor in the cost of inaction. Not understanding the health status of the ocean has dire consequences, not just for human health, but for our wallets. It could lead to erasure of property value and entire industries as coastlines flood and sea crops shift toward cooler waters. These are a few of the an unknown risks creating financial instability and hidden costs.
Craig McLean has decades of experience studying the ocean and working in policy. He is on a mission to convince the world's systems to act collectively to map, measure, and monitor the oceans. Not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the economical choice. Craig McLean brings over 40 of years experience in ocean science, policy and marine operations. He is a successful international leader, advocate, and visionary voice for ocean science and policy. Now retired, his career spanned service as a Commissioned Officer and ultimately as a member of the Senior Executive Service, in NOAA. McLean has extensive experience in creating, integrating, and implementing large science programs, Congressional relations, marine and climate science policy and law. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
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Brilliant, Craig!
