Is marine biodiversity at risk

Journal Article · Fri Feb 18 00:00:00 EST 1994 · Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1126/science.263.5149.918· OSTI ID:6976576

Culotta, E

Evidence is beginning to accumulate that human development of coastlines and overfishing may be having deleterious effects on marine biodiversity. Although some biologists doubt marine extinctions, the possibility is being taken seriously by scientific organizations, who have been sponsoring conferences and workshops on the changing diversity of the oceans. Four federal agencies (NSF, NOAA, the Office of Naval Research, and DOE) have banded together to sponsor a National Research Council initiative to chart a research agenda.

• OSTI ID: 6976576
• Journal Information: Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States), Vol. 263:5149; ISSN 0036-8075
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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