Literature
There are many strategies to inform, and hopefully affect policy decisions. Our ultimate objective is to promote a sustainable relationship with the planet we live on, under the rubric of a civil society.
Our belief is that when the public and policymakers are presented with clear arguments that advance this objective – substantiated by unambiguous scientific research and effective technological solutions, they will make informed and responsible decisions.
The challenge we all face is that the long-term conservation goals that we believe are necessary for the survival of our species are not necessarily aligned with the short-term economic, military or political goals of industry and empire.
We are fortunate that "industry and empire" are fueled by the thoughts and efforts of individuals, not faceless forces unmediated by human values. And while many policy decisions are made behind the broad brushstrokes of "economic or political expediency," real humans are making these decisions; people who have to answer to their constituents, convince their colleagues, and explain their decisions to their families.
The writing presented herein expresses a series of arguments about the impacts of ocean noise pollution to many and varied stakeholders.
Please know that the texts in any of these writings are available for use by anyone, without consideration except attribution to the author.