Marine ecosystems are being transformed by pressures we barely understand. Unlike terrestrial environments, which have benefited from centuries of scientific study, our understanding of the ocean remains limited and uneven. Marine ecosystem knowledge gaps have a significant impact on the quality of decision-making and the speed at which society can counter biodiversity loss. Marine environments often remain a data desert, forcing policymakers to choose between inadequate protections or disruptive bans. Could shipping contribute to changing this situation?
