The high seas are home to hundreds of thousands of different species that can be found 200 nautical miles off the shore. By looking at different mediums of science-based articles and videos, we can begin to look at the effects of science advocacy. It is important for those who look to create scientific change within this world to communicate findings effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sala\u2019s Ted Talk on turning the high seas into the world\u2019s largest nature reserve is a perfect example of good communication in the field of science. He compiles scientific data, using imagery and comparison to advocate for economic and ecological change. With reference to both Sala\u2019s Ted Talk and his paper \u201cThe economics of fishing in the high seas, <\/em>Sala\u2019s does a good job in constituting normative science (science advocacy this is free of policy bias) as described by Lackey. Although Sala may bring up policy within his findings, he does not push the audience towards specific policies, instead giving them information from his findings to make their own considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Presented by Scott et al. (2007) scientists have found it tough as through the presentation of science they risk either being labeled as policy advocates or they are seen as failing to contribute. Cardou and Vellend (2023) identify how scientists can end up presenting information and data in a way that leads to unintentional stealth advocacy. Stealth advocacy is when scientists vocalize objective science findings but, in reality, are pushing biased policy promotion. In an article titled \u201cInadvertent Advocacy\u201d, Wilhere (2012) describes ways scientists inadvertently engage in policy advocacy. One being a scientist expresses what they believe to be a scientific judgment but is truly an ethical judgement or personal policy preference. I do believe that objective researchers can be science advocates so long as they do their best to express themselves free of bias or vocalize their bias to their audience. My recommendations for oceans, coasts, and people have very little consequence when it comes to the scientific field and my field of expertise revolves around science and engineering in construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To continue protecting our oceans, coasts, and the people around them, scientists must embrace science advocacy. Scientists should continue to share and educate others on their findings as objectively as possible, and if unable to do some objectively, then focus on being open to what it is they are advocating for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n References<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cardou, F., and Vellend, M. (2023). \u201cStealth advocacy in ecology and Conservation Biology.\u201d Biological Conservation<\/em>, 280, 109968.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lackey, R., and Lackey, R. (2022). \u201cDarwin was right: A scientist needs a heart of stone.\u201d Robert T. Lackey<\/em>, <https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/lackey\/2020\/03\/23\/darwin-was-right-a-scientist-needs-a-heart-of-stone\/> (Jul. 13, 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sala, E., Mayoraga, J., Costello, C., Kroodsma, D., Palomares, M. L. D., Pauly, D., Sumaila, U. R., and Zeller, D. (2018). The economics of fishing the high seas | science advances<\/em>, <https:\/\/www.science.org\/doi\/10.1126\/sciadv.aat2504> (Jul. 14, 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sala, E. (n.d.). \u201cLet\u2019s turn the high seas into the world\u2019s largest nature reserve.\u201d TED<\/em>, <https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/enric_sala_let_s_turn_the_high_seas_into_the_world_s_largest_nature_reserve> (Jul. 13, 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n SCOTT, J. M., RACHLOW, J. L., LACKEY, R. T., PIDGORNA, A. B., AYCRIGG, J. L., FELDMAN, G. R., SVANCARA, L. K., RUPP, D. A., STANISH, D. I., and STEINHORST, R. K. (2007). \u201cPolicy advocacy in science: Prevalence, Perspectives, and implications for conservation biologists.\u201d Conservation Biology<\/em>, 21(1), 29\u201335.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WILHERE, G. F. (2012). \u201cInadvertent advocacy.\u201d Conservation Biology<\/em>, 26(1), 39\u201346.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Introduction: Advocacy Both In and Out of the High Seas The high seas are home to hundreds of thousands of different species that can be found 200 nautical miles off the shore. By looking at different mediums of science-based articles and videos, we can begin to look at the effects of science advocacy. 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Conclusion: Bias or Not<\/h2>\n\n\n\n