Giving nature a say: why Scottish marine scientists appointed the ocean to their board
The Scottish Association for Marine Science has appointed the ocean as a formal trustee on its board. This initiative aims to give nature a legal voice in organizational decision-making processes.
Nick Owens, director of Sams, next to the organisation’s new board member and Helen Mitcheson. Composite: Sams/Alamy Nick Owens, director of Sams, next to the organisation’s new board member and Helen Mitcheson. Composite: Sams/Alamy Seascape: the state of our oceans Global development Giving nature a say: why Scottish marine scientists appointed the ocean to their board As the rights of nature are increasingly being recognised, the Scottish Association for Marine Science is the latest organisation to make the ocean a trustee
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