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AFFIRMATIVE CASE POSSIBILITIES
Rich EdwardsBaylor University
2014-15 National Policy Topic
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its non-military exploration and/or
development of the Earth’s oceans.
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Law of the SeaDevelop Energy
Resources
Reduce Risk of Conflict
Protect Ocean Environment
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Ocean EnergyGlobal Warming
Oceans Especially Threatened
Ocean Renewable Energy Superior
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Explore
Oceans Are Vital
Basic Ocean Science Needed to Save
Fisheries Science
Tsunami Protection
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Rare EarthsVital to National
Security
China Has Monopoly
Ocean Offers Superior Alternative
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Seaports
Federal Responsibility
Vital to U.S. Economy
Vital to Environment
RAMP Act Solves
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Coral ReefsReefs Dying Now
All Life in the Ocean Is at Risk
Restoration Is Superior to Preservation
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Aqua-CultureReliance on
Aquaculture is Inevitable
Imported Aquaculture Especially Destructive
Proper Regulation Solves
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Over-FishingOverfishing Is Extensive
Single-Species Regulation Inherently Flawed
Marine Protected Areas Provide the Solution
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Whales
Whales Are Threatened
Seismic Airgun Blasts Harm Whales
Banning Seismic Airgun Blasts Vital to Saving Whales
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Invasive SpeciesInvasive Species
Threaten the Ocean Environment
Current Standards Inadequate
Phase 2 BWM Standard Needed
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Marine CablesInternet Security Vital
Marine Cables Essential to Internet Security
UNCLOS necessary to Secure Marine Cables
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Iron FertilizationStudyClimate Change May Be
Unstoppable
Reasonable Measures Must Be Examined
Iron Fertilization May Offer a Last-Ditch Solution
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Rule of Law
U.S. Unilateralism Threatens the Global Commons
UNCLOS Offers a Key Test of U.S. Willingness to Support Rule of Law
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Arctic Resources
Arctic Resources Are Massive
Arctic Resources Will be Exploited
U.S. Environmental Standards Will Best Preserve the Arctic Environment
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De-Salination
Fresh Water Supplies Are in Seriously Short Supply
Water Shortages Inevitably Cause Conflict
Desalination Offers an Optimal Solution
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National Ocean Policy
Executive Order Is in Place But Requires Congressional Action
Ecosystem-Based Management Will Replace Ineffective Single-Species Management
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Save Sea Turtles
Sea Turtles Are Endangered
Measures Are Available to Save Sea Turtles
Only a Holistic Approach Will Be Enough
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Ocean Pollution
Plastic Pollution
Dead Zones
Mercury Pollution
Cruise Ship Discharge
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Illegal Fishing
Illegal Fishing Practices Abound
U.S. imports 90% of its seafood
U.S. should ratify the Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
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Ban Bottom TrawlingBottom trawling destroys
ocean ecosystems
Bottom trawling is currently allowed in most U.S. ocean waters.
Banning bottom trawling will preserve ocean ecosystems.