So, even if the economic losses turn out to be much higher than previous estimates, there are currently few effective mechanisms to bring about change. The basic pillar of ocean governance, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, was established 30 years ago.
光证明损失巨大是不够的。显然，下一个问题是对此应该怎样做。没有哪个官方机构对可以对公海完全负责。因此，即使经济损失远高于先前的估计，目前也没有有效的机制能够改变局面。海洋治理的主要支柱——联合国海洋法公约（United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea）——是30年前的产物。30年来，技术早已日新月异，对资源的需求也有了极大的增长。