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AFFIRMATIVE CASE POSSIBILITIES. Rich Edwards Baylor University 2014-15 National Policy Topic Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its non-military exploration and/or development of the Earth’s oceans. . Law of the Sea. Develop Energy Resources - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
AFFIRMATIVE CASE POSSIBILITIES
Rich EdwardsBaylor University
2014-15 National Policy Topic
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its non-military exploration and/or
development of the Earth’s oceans.
Law of the SeaDevelop Energy
Resources
Reduce Risk of Conflict
Protect Ocean Environment
Ocean EnergyGlobal Warming
Oceans Especially Threatened
Ocean Renewable Energy Superior
Explore
Oceans Are Vital
Basic Ocean Science Needed to Save
Fisheries Science
Tsunami Protection
Rare EarthsVital to National
Security
China Has Monopoly
Ocean Offers Superior Alternative
Seaports
Federal Responsibility
Vital to U.S. Economy
Vital to Environment
RAMP Act Solves
Coral ReefsReefs Dying Now
All Life in the Ocean Is at Risk
Restoration Is Superior to Preservation
Aqua-CultureReliance on Aquaculture
is Inevitable
Imported Aquaculture Especially Destructive
Proper Regulation Solves
Over-FishingOverfishing Is Extensive
Single-Species Regulation Inherently Flawed
Marine Protected Areas Provide the Solution
Whales
Whales Are Threatened
Seismic Airgun Blasts Harm Whales
Banning Seismic Airgun Blasts Vital to Saving Whales
Invasive SpeciesInvasive Species
Threaten the Ocean Environment
Current Standards Inadequate
Phase 2 BWM Standard Needed
Marine CablesInternet Security Vital
Marine Cables Essential to Internet Security
UNCLOS necessary to Secure Marine Cables
Iron FertilizationStudyClimate Change May Be
Unstoppable
Reasonable Measures Must Be Examined
Iron Fertilization May Offer a Last-Ditch Solution
Rule of Law
U.S. Unilateralism Threatens the Global Commons
UNCLOS Offers a Key Test of U.S. Willingness to Support Rule of Law
Arctic Resources
Arctic Resources Are Massive
Arctic Resources Will be Exploited
U.S. Environmental Standards Will Best Preserve the Arctic Environment
De-Salination
Fresh Water Supplies Are in Seriously Short Supply
Water Shortages Inevitably Cause Conflict
Desalination Offers an Optimal Solution
National Ocean Policy
Executive Order Is in Place But Requires Congressional Action
Ecosystem-Based Management Will Replace Ineffective Single-Species Management
Save Sea Turtles
Sea Turtles Are Endangered
Measures Are Available to Save Sea Turtles
Only a Holistic Approach Will Be Enough
Ocean Pollution
Plastic Pollution
Dead Zones
Mercury Pollution
Cruise Ship Discharge
Illegal Fishing
Illegal Fishing Practices Abound
U.S. imports 90% of its seafood
U.S. should ratify the Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
Ban Bottom TrawlingBottom trawling destroys
ocean ecosystems
Bottom trawling is currently allowed in most U.S. ocean waters.
Banning bottom trawling will preserve ocean ecosystems.