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“We transform the world, but we don't remember it. We adjust our baseline to the new level, and we don't recall what was there.”

Quote by Daniel Pauly

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Daniel Pauly, born on May 2, 1946, is a renowned biologist. He has made significant contributions to marine ecology, particularly in the fields of fish population dynamics and fisheries sustainability. Professor Pauly's work has had a profound impact on global fisheries management and marine environmental protection. more

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