Safe working environments are key to improving inclusion in open-ocean, deep-ocean, and high-seas science

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Protecting the global ocean for biodiversity, food and climate

Enric Sala et al.

Summary: The ocean is facing threats to biodiversity and ecosystem services, with only a small percentage highly protected in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) due to conflicts with fisheries and other uses. Developing a flexible conservation planning framework to prioritize highly protected MPAs in areas with multiple benefits could substantially increase ocean protection and address global issues of biodiversity, food security, and climate action.

NATURE (2021)

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Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Promoting inclusive metrics of success and impact to dismantle a discriminatory reward system in science

Sarah W. Davies et al.

Summary: Success and impact metrics in science are currently biased and perpetuate sexist and racist rewards. Shifting to a new value system based on principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion is essential, along with multidimensional mentorship and prioritizing mentee well-being. This paradigm shift in scientific values requires collaborative efforts and essential systemic changes supported by academic leaders and administrators.

PLOS BIOLOGY (2021)

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Article Biology

Co-development, co-production and co-dissemination of scientific research: a case study to demonstrate mutual benefits

Lucy C. Woodall et al.

Summary: Inadequate and inequitable distribution of research capacity and resources hinders leadership and participation in science, leading to biases and poor interpretation of global patterns. Increased involvement in ocean research and decision-making is crucial to address current challenges.

BIOLOGY LETTERS (2021)

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Article Humanities, Multidisciplinary

Atlantic Ocean science diplomacy in action: the pole-to-pole All Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance

Andrei Polejack et al.

Summary: The ocean provides crucial ecosystem services, but human activities have put its health at risk. Achieving ocean sustainability requires significant scientific evidence and international cooperation due to the ocean's size and complexity. The All Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance plays a key role in facilitating the science needed for ocean governance and management, supported by various international agreements.

HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

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Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology