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Letter: Environmental Oversights - The Scientist - Magazine of the Life Sciences

Letter: Environmental Oversights - The Scientist - Magazine of the Life Sciences Elizabeth Pennisi's article "Tokyo Funds Marine Biotechnology Plan" (The Scientist, March 19, 1990, page 1) demonstrated the great interest the Japanese have in developing alternative resources, but also showed what seems to be an all-too-present lack of concern by the Japanese for potential environmental impact. The accompanying flow chart, which lauded the organization and widespread backing for the research effort, was especially revealing. But, nowhere in the chart is there any mention of funding to study the effects on the ecology of marine communities resulting from exploitation. This type of oversight is particularly distressing to see when coming from within the scientific community. JOHN BATES Museum of Natural Science Louisiana State University Baton Rouge http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The Scientist The Scientist

Letter: Environmental Oversights - The Scientist - Magazine of the Life Sciences

The Scientist , Volume 4 (12): 12 – Jun 11, 1990

Letter: Environmental Oversights - The Scientist - Magazine of the Life Sciences

The Scientist , Volume 4 (12): 12 – Jun 11, 1990

Abstract

Elizabeth Pennisi's article "Tokyo Funds Marine Biotechnology Plan" (The Scientist, March 19, 1990, page 1) demonstrated the great interest the Japanese have in developing alternative resources, but also showed what seems to be an all-too-present lack of concern by the Japanese for potential environmental impact. The accompanying flow chart, which lauded the organization and widespread backing for the research effort, was especially revealing. But, nowhere in the chart is there any mention of funding to study the effects on the ecology of marine communities resulting from exploitation. This type of oversight is particularly distressing to see when coming from within the scientific community. JOHN BATES Museum of Natural Science Louisiana State University Baton Rouge

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Abstract

Elizabeth Pennisi's article "Tokyo Funds Marine Biotechnology Plan" (The Scientist, March 19, 1990, page 1) demonstrated the great interest the Japanese have in developing alternative resources, but also showed what seems to be an all-too-present lack of concern by the Japanese for potential environmental impact. The accompanying flow chart, which lauded the organization and widespread backing for the research effort, was especially revealing. But, nowhere in the chart is there any mention of funding to study the effects on the ecology of marine communities resulting from exploitation. This type of oversight is particularly distressing to see when coming from within the scientific community. JOHN BATES Museum of Natural Science Louisiana State University Baton Rouge

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Published: Jun 11, 1990

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