Introduction
One of the contemporary global challenges is the depletion of aquatic animals due to natural causes and uncontrolled fishing. For example, some aquatic animals such as dolphins and sharks are on the verge of extinction. At present, there is a consensus among conservationists, politicians, and animal rights activists that drastic measures should be taken to protect marine life. However, the proposed strategies for protecting them have remained contentious among various stakeholders.
In some countries, marine parks have been created to protect endangered sea life. However, some individuals have opposed this approach. The creation of marine parks is a fundamental issue that is worth debating because ethical, economic, and environmental factors must be taken into account in the conservation of animals (Daly, 1997). This essay supports the creation of marine parks because they protect endangered sea animals.
Importance of Aquatic Parks
The underlying reason for the creation of marine parks is to protect vulnerable sea life from unnecessary harm and to facilitate research activities on the same. Therefore, by bringing animals closer to researchers, the cost of conducting studies will reduce considerably. Moreover, research on animals can be conducted easily if they are quarantined (Daly, 1997). Therefore, marine parks are ideal laboratories for marine researchers because they can regularly examine animals.
Nonetheless, research activities in marine parks have been criticized for providing myopic solutions because they are conducted in controlled environments. However, most research activities in the wild environment are often not consistent; hence, they cannot be used to make substantive conclusions.
Conversely, animals in marine parks can be subjected to various stimuli over a long duration; hence, they offer the best research solutions. Moreover, research activities conducted in marine parks are often corroborated with those carried out in the natural environment; hence, they are reliable (Daly, 1997).
The second important aspect of marine parks is its monetary value. In terms of marine tourism, aquatic parks offer the best solution for tourists because they are cheaper than watching animals in the sea. Many tourists can visit one aquatic park and watch various sea creatures. Thus, marine parks can save tourists the burden of traveling overseas to watch rare sea creatures. Tourists can save a lot of time by simply watching many animals in one marine park.
Time saved can be used for productive activities and the conservation of the environment. Moreover, it is safe to visit marine parks because they have safety standards. On the other hand, people watch animals in the wild environment at their own risk. Annually, wild animals kill or maim several tourists in the natural environment. Such unnecessary injuries and deaths can be avoided by visiting marine parks.
Some individuals have criticized the monetary aspect of marine parks. However, it should be noted that funds raised by marine parks are not meant to benefit individuals. These funds are often used in protecting aquatic animals and facilitating research activities on the same.
Conclusion
In conclusion, marine parks should be supported because they facilitate the conservation of rare species of marine life. Moreover, they enable thousands of people to enjoy the beauty of sea creatures. Last, marine parks and wildlife parks should be seen as the beginning and not the end of protecting wild animals. Therefore, drastic measures should be taken to save animals from further destruction because they are important in the ecosystem.
Reference
Daly, B. (1997). Writing argumentative essays. Web.