Kristina Gjerde: Making law on the high seas

The video explores the high seas, covering 50% of the planet and providing 90% of Earth's habitat. It highlights the challenges of current international laws, the need for new governance, and successful conservation efforts. Special areas like the Sargasso Sea and Ross Sea are discussed, along with technological and policy solutions for better management. The video emphasizes the importance of global and local efforts to protect these vital ecosystems.

What percentage of the planet do the high seas cover?

• 90%

• 50%

• 25%

• 75%

What is one of the main challenges in managing the high seas?

• Overabundance of resources

• Excessive tourism

• Lack of marine life

• Outdated international laws

What was a significant achievement in high seas conservation between 2003 and 2006?

• Increase in global fish stocks

• Creation of a regime to prevent deep-sea bottom trawling

• Discovery of new marine species

• Establishment of new shipping routes

Which sea is known for its unique aggregation of sargassum and plastic debris?

• Sargasso Sea

• Caribbean Sea

• Baltic Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

What is the main ecological concern in the Ross Sea?

• Expansion of toothfish fisheries

• Decline in phytoplankton

• Overpopulation of krill

• Increase in sea ice

What makes the Costa Rica Dome unique?

• It is a freshwater habitat

• It is the largest coral reef in the world

• It is an oceanographic phenomenon that shifts seasonally

• It is a permanent marine reserve

What is a key strategy for protecting species that move with the Costa Rica Dome?

• Building permanent structures

• Reducing ocean temperatures

• Using technology to track species

• Increasing fishing quotas

What project is mentioned as part of the Census of Marine Life?

• Survey of Coastal Birds

• Mapping of Coral Reefs

• Tagging of Pacific Predators

• Study of Ocean Currents

What technology is suggested for monitoring fishing vessels?

• Underwater drones

• Sonar mapping

• Satellite transponders

• Deep-sea cameras

What is the main take-home message regarding the high seas?

• Prioritize economic exploitation

• Focus solely on local conservation efforts

• Adopt a global and local approach to management

• Ignore international cooperation