[Coral-List] You are More Than Scientists
Steve Mussman
sealab at earthlink.net
Thu Jan 21 09:09:17 EST 2016
For some time now, I have been encouraging members of the scientific
community associated with this list to speak out publicly about the threats
that we know are increasingly degrading our coral reefs. I get it that many
scientists are reluctant to appear as advocates for what could be
misconstrued as a political agenda, but now comes a call for a totally
different approach. Here is an opportunity for scientists to show their
human side. No politics, no science lessons, no controversy . . . just plain
talk about why you may have concerns about the future of coral reefs and
other marine ecosystems. After all, you may see yourself as a scientist, but
you are more than that. You are earthlings; brothers and sisters, mothers
and fathers, perhaps even grandparents.. You are members of a community,
hikers, hunters, fishermen and gardeners and I venture to guess that all of
you have concerns about what we are leaving to future generations. That's
why I'm suggesting that you assume one or more of your "other roles" for a
moment while you explore the concept promoted by More Than Scientists -
morethanscientists.org. I spoke recently to the director of this
organization and like me, he is hoping to get more marine scientists
involved in this effort. Its simple, all you have to do is follow this
helpful guide and create your own short story.
http://morethanscientists.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/MoreThanScientists_
DIY_Toolkit.pdf
Check out some of the brief messages already posted by some of your peers on
their website or FaceBook page. Your stories are equally important for
people to hear and this is one of those efforts that is worth a step or two
outside of your "comfort zone". After all, "You are more than scientists. It
will take more than science. It will take us all, working together, for a
better future".
Warm Regards and Thanks,
Steve Mussman
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