"Marine Animal Movements Plummet as Human Footprint Expands Since 1800s"

Movements of marine life have dramatically declined since the Industrial Revolution due to human activities, raising concerns about the impact on ocean ecosystems and biodiversity.

• A study published in Nature (journal) reveals that marine life movements have halved since the Industrial Revolution, primarily due to extensive fishing and whaling practices.
• Human geographic mobility has surged 40-fold since the 1800s, potentially surpassing the combined movements of all land animals, including birds and mammals.
• Conducted by researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science and the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, the study highlights the alarming decrease in marine biomass.