Having received the 5th Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Ecology and Conservation Biology, biologist Jane Lubchenco underscores in this interview the urgent need to rethink our relationship with the oceans to ensure their health and that of the planet. Lubchenco explains how overfishing, acidification, and the degradation of marine ecosystems threaten biodiversity and human well-being, and highlights the crucial role of science in designing solutions based on conservation, sustainable management, and international cooperation. She also discusses innovative initiatives that demonstrate the possibility of restoring marine ecosystems when responsible policies are implemented and local communities are involved. Her reflection is a clear call to protect the oceans as an essential global heritage.
The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Laureate in the Ecology and Conservation Biolog
Having received the 5th Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Ecology and Conservation Biology, biologist Jane Lubchenco underscores in this interview the urgent need to rethink our relationship with the oceans to ensure their health and that of the planet. Lubchenco explains how overfishing, acidification, and the degradation of marine ecosystems threaten biodiversity and human well-being, and highlights the crucial role of science in designing solutions based on conservation, sustainable management, and international cooperation. She also discusses innovative initiatives that demonstrate the possibility of restoring marine ecosystems when responsible policies are implemented and local communities are involved. Her reflection is a clear call to protect the oceans as an essential global heritage.
The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Laureate in the Ecology and Conservation Biology category has been granted in this fifth edition to U.S. marine ecologist Jane Lubchenco for her experimental work, which has advanced understanding of coastal ecosystems and laid the scientific groundwork for the design of marine reserves.
00:00 What does it mean to you receiving the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge award in ecology and conservation biology?
00:29 You have centered your studies and research in Ocean ecology. What is the role of the oceans in the overall ecology system?
02:05 You are a well-known researcher several of your papers are considered like Classics which your contributions are your most proud of?
03:04 You emphasize the importance of new social contracts between scientists and society. Could you explain in detail what this means?
04:22 This month it will be released from NOAA. What progress has been made over these four years?
