You would have to be uneducated and ignorant to not have any concern for preserving coral reef's, and other aquatic ecosystems. Destroying over half a billion years of evolution on a geographical time-scale shorter than the lifespan of some trees. For what.
Don't forget that the destruction of these ecosystems has its own economic cost and will affect millions of lives that depend on them. Many of which live in a house without a door and no electricity in the afternoon. And no pay day loans.
People should focus on living sustainable lives. Not having more children than they can afford to care for, etc. Then, trust me, they could afford to go diving if that is what they want to do. Most of my diver friends have to dive on a budget. Not against technology, it allows me to compute and dive, but If we finish converting the natural world into paved roadways and shopping malls, people will be miserable, but maybe they won't know why. The "luxuries" of our society have nothing commensurate in value to offer us than the beauty and scientific value of the natural world.
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You would have to be uneducated and ignorant to not have any concern for preserving coral reef's, and other aquatic ecosystems. Destroying over half a billion years of evolution on a geographical time-scale shorter than the lifespan of some trees. For what.
Don't forget that the destruction of these ecosystems has its own economic cost and will affect millions of lives that depend on them. Many of which live in a house without a door and no electricity in the afternoon. And no pay day loans.
People should focus on living sustainable lives. Not having more children than they can afford to care for, etc. Then, trust me, they could afford to go diving if that is what they want to do. Most of my diver friends have to dive on a budget. Not against technology, it allows me to compute and dive, but If we finish converting the natural world into paved roadways and shopping malls, people will be miserable, but maybe they won't know why. The "luxuries" of our society have nothing commensurate in value to offer us than the beauty and scientific value of the natural world.