Ask Dr. Pauly: Are Science and Advocacy Compatible?
Dr. Daniel Pauly argues that science and advocacy can coexist and that scientists have a responsibility to engage in advocacy for environmental issues. He emphasizes that choosing which scientific questions to pursue is inherently a value-laden decision that affects society and the environment. He asserts that scientists, as citizens, should speak out against abuses in their fields and advocate for the protection of endangered species like the North Atlantic right whale.
