Ocean Ecosystem Management Challenges

The video discusses the degradation of ocean ecosystems due to human activities and the importance of ecosystem-based management. It highlights how communities can respond to these changes by implementing science-based solutions that involve all stakeholders. The video emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to marine management, considering the interconnectedness of ecosystems and human activities. It also addresses global challenges like climate change and the necessity for sustainable practices to maintain ocean health.

What were some of the benefits provided by a healthy ocean in the past?

• None of the above

• Decreased economic potential

• Plenty of fish for food and energy from oil and gas

• Increased pollution and habitat destruction

What was the community's approach to addressing ocean degradation?

• Relying solely on government intervention

• Focusing only on fishing regulations

• Collaborating with various stakeholders

• Ignoring the problem

How does ecosystem-based management differ from traditional marine management?

• It focuses on single species

• It considers the interconnectedness of ecosystems

• It ignores human impacts

• It is less sustainable

What is the focus of ecosystem-based management?

• Sustaining ecosystem goods and services

• Ignoring human impacts

• Sustaining single commodities

• Short-term economic gains

Why is there a need for global ecosystem-based approaches?

• To reduce the complexity of ocean ecosystems

• To increase short-term economic gains

• To address global challenges like climate change

• To focus on national interests

What role does the ocean play in supporting life on Earth?

• It provides no goods or services

• It is unaffected by human activities

• It increases carbon dioxide levels

• It produces most of the Earth's oxygen

What is a significant global issue affecting the ocean?

• Decreased pollution

• Climate change

• Increased fish populations

• Stable marine habitats

What is required for successful ecosystem-based management?

• Ignoring monitoring and research

• A focus on short-term views

• An exclusive approach

• An inclusive approach representing all users

What is a key challenge in managing human activities in the ocean?

• The diversity of social, political, and economic factors

• The simplicity of ocean ecosystems

• The abundance of marine resources

• The lack of global efforts

What is the purpose of carrying out ecosystem-based assessment and management?

• To focus on single species management

• To address only local impacts

• To cover most productive and impacted areas of the world's ocean

• To cover only a few areas of the ocean