BIOS On Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Program
Craig Carlson issued a statement on behalf of the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences addressing the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Program [BOPP].
A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, a unit of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University, is pleased to share the following statement from Craig Carlson, president and chief executive officer of ASU BIOS and ASU professor of microbial oceanography, in response to recent public discourse regarding the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Program [BOPP].”
Mr Carlson said, “Marine spatial planning, including marine protected areas and sustainable management are successful in supporting positive outcomes for coastal and island communities’ ecosystems and economies. This is backed by scientific evidence at numerous locations around the world.
“ASU BIOS is internationally recognized for its rigorous investigation of the physical, chemical, and biological processes that drive marine ecosystem functioning at local and global scales. One of our core missions is to monitor and scientifically evaluate ocean health metrics. Our multi-decadal ocean observation programs, conducted both inshore and offshore Bermuda, generate publicly available data that illuminate how ocean systems respond to natural and anthropogenic stresses over time.
“ASU BIOS is one of three original signatories to the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity, together with the Waitt Institute and the Government of Bermuda. We agreed to engage with BOPP as part of our mandate as an independent scientific institution to provide rigorous research and objective advice to inform policy development in the communities we serve.
“In this capacity, BIOS’ role has been to help develop the scientific analyses and basis to provision the decision-making process with sound evidence. Our scientists have engaged in substantive discussions throughout the development of a marine spatial plan grounded in evidence-based analyses. Throughout this process, our commitment has been to inform decision-making rather than advocate for specific policy positions.
“Access to our data and inclusion in marine science and STEM education for the wider Bermuda community remain our core priorities. With more than 120 years of research in and around Bermuda, ASU BIOS has built a legacy of sustained observation that positions us as a trusted resource.
“We will continue to advance ocean science, education, and knowledge for the benefit of Bermuda and the global community.”
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This endorsement represents a strong scientific backing for the forward progress of the BOPP marine spatial plan, including no-take, marine protected areas.
So far a number of different groups have advocated for this, dive companies, national trust and a number of endorsing organizations, BEST, the stakeholders and ocean users in Shark Country documentary, the scientists and other advisors that make up the BOPP scientific advisory panel, and many others.
Time for the Government to push ahead with this mandate. The community has spoken.
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, a unit of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University,
Ah, yes. Such distinguished employees at ASU.
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Kevin Gurney, Professor Life Sciences, School of (SOLS), Arizona State University.
“Gurney is the recipient of the 2010 Sigma Xi “Young Investigator” Award and was one of the IPCC membership that shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with Vice President Al Gore.”
Purdue University
Purdue professor shares Nobel Peace Prize with Al Gore October 16, 2007
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A Purdue University professor is among the co-recipients of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, alongside former Vice President Al Gore, “for their efforts to build up and disseminate greater knowledge about manmade climate change and to lay the foundations for the measures that are needed to counteract such change.”
For those who came in late, NO scientist won, shared, co-won, received, co-recipient, etc., of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. But hundreds have claimed to be Laureates even though the IPCC issued a Statement telling them it was incorrect to make the claim. Thousands of their peers say nothing.