McNutt, Marcia K.

Developing the Ocean: Opportunities and Responsibilities. / Marcia K. McNutt. - McNutt/Marcia, 2002. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Article 2. Science, 1522-3264; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Originally Published: Developing the Ocean: Opportunities and Responsibilities, Jan./Feb. 2002; pp. 38-43.

"Humanity is poised to fully explore and understand its last frontier: the ocean. Using artificial intelligence and new forms of power and communications, we will soon have the capability to manipulate and 'enhance' the ocean environment, just as we have our terrestrial environment." (FUTURIST) This article discusses oceanographic technology and examines what we must do to protect the world's oceans.

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Fishery management.
Marine resources.
Ocean circulation.
Ocean temperature.
Ocean thermal power plants.
Oceanography.
Remote submersibles.
Robots--Oceanographic use.

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