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To save the oceans, should we zone them?

Article by: Justin Moyer , Washington Post
Updated: December 16, 2012 - 8:36 PM

The same kind of zoning that might prevent your state from running subways lines through your back yard could also protect a place without back yards: the ocean.

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davehougDec. 17, 12 6:51 AM

Sounds like a good job for the UN.

elmore1Dec. 17, 12 8:04 AM

The trawlers are the absolute worst offenders. The bi catch rates which must be thrown overboard are a terrible waste. The technology exists for selective harvest and targeting only one species and this should be part of the solution. Maybe the UN should address.

pitythetoolsDec. 17, 12 8:44 AM

Does the author have any clue as to how big the oceans are?

marcymmbDec. 17, 12 9:30 AM

I guess we could just start another government agency to take care of this.

songczarDec. 17, 1210:51 AM

The ocean is super important and I haven't heard a rational argument as to why we wouldn't push for ways to conserve its precious resources; especially when protecting only 20% would assure its fishery sustainability.

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