Map Showing Human Impact on Ocean

February 15th, 2008 Posted in eco footprint, eco hero, ocean, science, water | 4 Comments »


BBC has an interesting article today about people’s impact on the world’s oceans. Give it a looksie.

Ocean impact map

One thing I wish they’d done differently is to say exactly what criteria they used for their ratings. Anyhoo, scientists figure this map will be useful for determining what areas of the ocean most desperately need help. These scientists are now in consideration for the prestigious Eco Hero award.