Following its publication in German, the World Ocean Review (WOR) is now available in English.
WOR's declared aim is to mobilise science in order to create an understanding of the state of the world's oceans, thus generating awareness of ocean concerns among the international public.
Nikolaus Gelpke, initiator of the WOR project, established the non-profit company Maribus two years ago with the aim of increasing public awareness of the interconnected nature of the diverse aspects of the marine environment and thus boosting marine conservation. The World Ocean Review is Maribus's first publication.
"The World Ocean Review allows us to understand the complexity of our oceans and the critical nature of their present state, thus bringing these concerns and the urgent need to respond to the forefront of public awareness," said Mr. Gelpke.
"WOR delivers an accessible report on the state of the world's oceans and their interplay with ecological, economic and sociopolitical conditions," added Professor Dr. Martin Visbeck, Spokesperson of the research alliance Cluster of Excellence.
"This first World Ocean Review explains the key role played by the oceans in climate change processes, probes the uncertain future of our coasts, and reveals the mechanisms behind mounting marine pollution and misguided fishery policies. Yet it also highlights the search for mineral and energy resources on the ocean floor that may be vital for the future, and the great prospects of deriving medical knowledge and active substances from the oceans."
The World Ocean Review is available free of charge at www.worldoceanreview.com.
