February 2008 PMID 18276889

A global map of human impact on marine ecosystems.

Benjamin S Halpern, Shaun Walbridge, Kimberly A Selkoe, Carrie V Kappel, Fiorenza Micheli, Caterina D'Agrosa, John F Bruno, Kenneth S Casey, Colin Ebert, Helen E Fox, Rod Fujita, Dennis Heinemann, Hunter S Lenihan, Elizabeth M P Madin, Matthew T Perry

Mentions

64
Peak: 2 in Jun 2024
across 4 sources since May 2020

Extended reach

72,374
potential audience

Total likes

1,619

Video views

68,352

Mentions per month

May 2020 – Oct 2024

Where it's discussed

  • News42 articles
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  • X / Twitter3 posts
  • YouTube3 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions emphasize the importance of the publication by calling it a 'key paper' and referencing the ongoing relevance of the data over a decade later, which reflects both recognition of its impact and interest, though engagement remains somewhat surface-level with simple affirmations and brief statements like 'what a mess we're making.'

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts recognize the importance of the publication, with comments like 'Pressures in the marine environment are often associated to human activities' and referencing it as a 'key paper', indicating general agreement with the study's significance.

InterestModerate interest

The posts show moderate interest, primarily sharing the publication as a relevant resource, but without extensive discussion or critical engagement.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include simple acknowledgments and a somewhat dismissive tone with the phrase 'it is still one of the main references,' suggesting basic engagement rather than deep analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

Users imply the publication's findings are nearly universally relevant, highlighting ongoing concerns with human impact on marine ecosystems and noting its continued significance in scientific discourse.

Abstract in brief

  • The study created a global map showing how human activities impact marine ecosystems, using data from 17 sources to analyze 20 different types of marine environments.
  • The results reveal that every part of the ocean is affected by human activities, with about 41% of areas experiencing significant multiple impacts, although some regions near the poles remain relatively undisturbed.
  • These maps and models help scientists, policymakers, and conservationists better understand where human impacts are strongest, supporting efforts to protect marine life through smarter management and planning.]

Top posts

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ges4seas_mooc
@ges4seas_mooc · X

Pressures in the marine environment are often associated to human activities. Check out this key paper mapping human impacts in #MarineEcosystems. It is a paper from 2009 but it is still one of the main references. #GES4SEAS https://t.co/oIe0D756Ae https://t.co/mFgcr9Xdgi

Jun 17, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 166 followers View post →
Prof Steve Carver
@LandEthics · X

@erleellis @EarthOutreach Yep, and what a mess we're making

Nov 1, 2022 · 1 like · 3,210 followers View post →

All mentions

Ana Hilario
@im_ahilario · X

RT @ges4seas_mooc: Pressures in the marine environment are often associated to human activities. Check out this key paper mapping human imp…

Jun 18, 2024 · 1 share · 643 followers View post →
ges4seas_mooc
@ges4seas_mooc · X

Pressures in the marine environment are often associated to human activities. Check out this key paper mapping human impacts in #MarineEcosystems. It is a paper from 2009 but it is still one of the main references. #GES4SEAS https://t.co/oIe0D756Ae https://t.co/mFgcr9Xdgi

Jun 17, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 166 followers View post →
Prof Steve Carver
@LandEthics · X

@erleellis @EarthOutreach Yep, and what a mess we're making

Nov 1, 2022 · 1 like · 3,210 followers View post →