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July 2, 2025

Is it crucial for there to be an international agreement on managing and sharing the benefits of marine genetic resources?




Total votes: 8

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  1. CalmMagpie1
    72.5

    The UN Treaty on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) tries to address the issue of managing Marine Genetic Resources (MGRs). The issues involved with this question include the aspect that …Read MoreThe UN Treaty on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) tries to address the issue of managing Marine Genetic Resources (MGRs). The issues involved with this question include the aspect that the high seas are a type of ‘global common’ that is susceptible to over-exploitation by a few more privileged parties. I don’t believe regulating MGRs is crucial or even beneficial at a micro-level, determining what is done and how it is done, but I do believe it is beneficial to agree on not monopolizing a resource. I would be supportive of more general ‘enforcing good etiquette’ types of regulations, but not of regulations that overly disrupt the existing ‘first come, first serve’ status quo. Read Less

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  2. BraveHalibut1
    72.5

    I am not quite sure what this question entails, but I believe there should be a standard or agreement to address this issue.

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  3. SincereCat7
    4

    Yes, an international agreement is crucial for fairly managing and sharing marine genetic resources (MGRs) from areas beyond national jurisdiction. The BBNJ Agreement helps ensure all countries, …Read MoreYes, an international agreement is crucial for fairly managing and sharing marine genetic resources (MGRs) from areas beyond national jurisdiction. The BBNJ Agreement helps ensure all countries, especially developing ones, benefit from these global commons. It promotes conservation, clear rules for research, and transparency, supporting both ocean protection and global scientific progress. Read Less

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  4. JumpCow1
    56.5

    I said maybe because I do not have enough knowledge about the topic, but I do think it is important for there to be an agreement because many marine genetic resources especially those found in areas …Read MoreI said maybe because I do not have enough knowledge about the topic, but I do think it is important for there to be an agreement because many marine genetic resources especially those found in areas beyond national jurisdiction exist in spaces that are not owned by a specific country. Without clear international rules wealthier and more technologically advanced nations or private companies could exploit these resources, leaving many developing nations left without these benefits, which is unfair in my opinion. Read Less

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  5. CalmHalibut2
    81.5

    Yes an international genetic sharing marine agreement will strengthen the livelihoods of all the nations that cooperate with one another.

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  6. VibrantDeer2
    53

    I think that an international agreement on sharing/managing marine genetic resources could be extremely beneficial. This agreement can help foster collaboration among researchers on this topic and can …Read MoreI think that an international agreement on sharing/managing marine genetic resources could be extremely beneficial. This agreement can help foster collaboration among researchers on this topic and can promote a conservation effort. Read Less

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  7. JumpZebra4
    88.5

    It is not *crucial* to have a global agreement, in the sense that the world will not blow up in the absence of one. However, it would certainly be beneficial. I also believe that countries that share …Read MoreIt is not *crucial* to have a global agreement, in the sense that the world will not blow up in the absence of one. However, it would certainly be beneficial. I also believe that countries that share a lot of coastline should have an agreement on who owns what and how the resources of the sea should be distributed. Read Less

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  8. VibrantRabbit9
    96.5

    I selected maybe because I do not know enough about this issue to have an educated opinion.

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