I think the point is that viral "dying oceans" memes and stories may be undermining conservation efforts.
They are too emotionally powerful and pull our collective focus away from the science.
It frames the problems we face as impossibly bad and tragic, which makes some people give up, while others want drastic experiments that can cause more harm than good.
They are too emotionally powerful and pull our collective focus away from the science.
It frames the problems we face as impossibly bad and tragic, which makes some people give up, while others want drastic experiments that can cause more harm than good.