Based on the experiences of Nordic countries' collaborations on ocean science and policy, ocean management decisions made without long-term observations, established scientific organizations, and trust between policymakers and scientists are likely to be biased and risky, with potential for negative environmental ramifications, according to a Perspective.
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Article #19-15352: "Attuning to a changing ocean," by Nils Chr. Stenseth et al .
MEDIA CONTACT: Nils Chr. Stenseth, University of Oslo, NORWAY; e-mail: n.c.stenseth@ibv.uio.no
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences