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Ocean damage now beyond repair, writer argues
Original: Contributor: It's too late to restore the ocean. Now all we can do is triage
A contributor argues in a Los Angeles Times op-ed that the world's oceans have degraded past the point of full restoration. The piece says efforts must shift from restoring marine ecosystems to triage — prioritising which damage to limit and which areas to save with limited resources. It adds to a growing debate among scientists and policymakers about whether ocean conservation goals remain achievable.
Why now: The stark claim that ocean restoration is no longer possible challenges mainstream conservation messaging and is prompting debate.
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- Contributor: It's too late to restore the ocean. Now all we can do is triage · Los Angeles Times
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