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The Changing Relationship Between Humans and the Ocean--J. G. Bellingham
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From page 11... ... Developments we might anticipate include: • The ocean will play a growing role as a source of renewable energy Wind farms will be increasingly placed offshore as winds – over the ocean are higher than over land Wave energy generation will be a useful source of power for – some regions Most solar radiation falls on the ocean – • The depletion of fisheries will continue to drive the growth of aquaculture, making far more effective use of the ocean for pro duction of food, but also creating serious environmental risks. • The advent of carbon markets in some form will create enor mous economic incentives to engage in industrial-scale activity to sequester carbon in the ocean. Read the entire page →
From page 12... ... Some examples of security issues of the future include: • Abrupt climate change involving the ocean could cause seri ous disruption to economies of both developed and developing countries, creating the potential for political instability. While the probability is hopefully low, the damage could be catastrophic and global, and abrupt climate change must therefore be taken seriously. Read the entire page →
From page 13... ... Technology as enabler Technical advances on a number of fronts promise to dramatically improve our ability to work in and on the ocean. However, progress is slow, and, at present, there is no concerted national effort -- other than perhaps for satellite systems and some specific military needs -- to develop ocean technologies that address existing and emerging societal needs. Read the entire page →

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... Developments we might anticipate include: • The ocean will play a growing role as a source of renewable energy Wind farms will be increasingly placed offshore as winds – over the ocean are higher than over land Wave energy generation will be a useful source of power for – some regions Most solar radiation falls on the ocean – • The depletion of fisheries will continue to drive the growth of aquaculture, making far more effective use of the ocean for pro duction of food, but also creating serious environmental risks. • The advent of carbon markets in some form will create enor mous economic incentives to engage in industrial-scale activity to sequester carbon in the ocean.

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... Some examples of security issues of the future include: • Abrupt climate change involving the ocean could cause seri ous disruption to economies of both developed and developing countries, creating the potential for political instability. While the probability is hopefully low, the damage could be catastrophic and global, and abrupt climate change must therefore be taken seriously.

Read the entire page →

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... Technology as enabler Technical advances on a number of fronts promise to dramatically improve our ability to work in and on the ocean. However, progress is slow, and, at present, there is no concerted national effort -- other than perhaps for satellite systems and some specific military needs -- to develop ocean technologies that address existing and emerging societal needs.

Read the entire page →

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The Changing Relationship Between Humans and the Ocean--J. G. Bellingham Pages 11-13

The Changing Relationship Between Humans and the Ocean--J. G. Bellingham
Pages 11-13