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"Shifting Baselines" explores the real-world implications of a
groundbreaking idea: we must understand the oceans of the past to
protect the oceans of the future. In 1995, acclaimed marine
biologist Daniel Pauly coined the term "shifting baselines" to
describe a phenomenon of lowered expectations, in which each
generation regards a progressively poorer natural world as normal.
This seminal volume expands on Pauly's work, showing how skewed
visions of the past have led to disastrous marine policies and why
historical perspective is critical to revitalize fisheries and
ecosystems.
With all the recent advances in molecular and evolutionary biology,
one could almost wonder why we need the fossil record. Molecular
sequence data can resolve taxonomic relationships, experiments with
fruit flies demonstrate evolution and development in real time, and
field studies of Galapagos finches have provided the strongest
evidence for natural selection ever measured in the wild. What,
then, can fossils teach us that living organisms cannot?
"Shifting Baselines" explores the real-world implications of a
groundbreaking idea: we must understand the oceans of the past to
protect the oceans of the future. In 1995, acclaimed marine
biologist Daniel Pauly coined the term "shifting baselines" to
describe a phenomenon of lowered expectations, in which each
generation regards a progressively poorer natural world as normal.
This seminal volume expands on Pauly's work, showing how skewed
visions of the past have led to disastrous marine policies and why
historical perspective is critical to revitalize fisheries and
ecosystems.
An insightful look at the American environmental crisis and emerging solutions from the heartland to the coasts in the era of global climate changeā Eminent ecologist Jeremy B. C. Jackson and award-winning journalist Steve Chapple traveled the length of the Mississippi River interviewing farmers, fishermen, scientists, and policymakers to better understand the mounting environmental problems ravaging the United States. Along their journey, which quickly expands to California, Florida, and New York, the pair uncovered surprising and profound connections between ecological systems and environmental crises across the country. Artfully weaving together independent research and engaging storytelling, Jackson and Chapple examine the looming threats from recent hurricanes and fires, industrial agriculture, river mismanagement, extreme weather events, drought, and rising sea levels that are pushing the country toward the breaking point of ecological and economic collapse. Yet, despite these challenges, the authors provide optimistic and practical solutions for addressing these multidimensional issues to achieve greater environmental stability, human well-being, and future economic prosperity. With a passionate call to action, they look hopefully toward emerging and achievable solutions to preserve the country's future.
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