Marina CCO proposal Debate

Environmental Benefits - Ecosystems & Biodiversity

Option 2

The argument supporting Option 2 emphasizes that transferring management to a specialized, dedicated organization while retaining council ownership could enhance the quality of marine areas. This improvement is contingent on the organization prioritizing environmental well-being and biodiversity over profit-making objectives. The commenter advocates for a democratic approach in management to ensure that the marine environment benefits from these changes.

Table of comments:

Point No	Comment
847.4	if the council retained ownership and passed management to a dedicated organization, the quality of marine areas could improve. Providing of course this is still democratic, and that management is good for marine environment and not for profits.