Jarroud, M. Latin America Should Lead in Protecting the Planet’s Oceans. Retrieved August 23, 2015. http://www.ipsnews.net/2015/08/latin-america-should-lead-in-protecting-the-planets-oceans/
Global organizations are requesting that Latin America take leadership in protecting the oceans, since they are responsible for much of the illegal fishing and pollution that are currently endangering these oceans. Latin America can combat these issues by creating more protected oceanic areas and eliminate overfishing. In Latin America, conferences are being held to address the situation. If Latin American countries and their fishing communities do not increase their involvement and decide to ignore these requests, their food supply and economy could be compromised.
This is an environmental science issue because the article explicates the direct effect of human behavior, governmental policies, and levels of enforcement have on health of marine ecosystems. Governmental conferences informed by scientific study are an essential forum to debate and come to terms on this critical topic. Healthy of marine ecosystems can significantly improve regional economies and boost food security.
I think it’s good that Latin American countries are taking measures to solve the issues they have created. If many different countries get on board with the idea, the oceans could be protected much more. But, since much of the fishing done is already illegal, do you know how exactly they plan on solving the problems?
I agree on how there should be more laws against illegal fishing and higher consequences so overfishing can stop in Latin America.
Hopefully the countries in Latin America fix the damage to the oceans they have created by enforcing the protection of the endangered species more and lower the amount of pollution produced.
Thank you all for your comments. I do not know specifically how the government plan on solving the problem of illegal fishing. However, I can guess that authorities will be more aware and will penalize those who violate this law.