European Centre for Environment and Human Health, University of Exeter Medical School, The Knowledge Spa, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3HD, UK.
Microb Ecol. 2013 May;65(4):852-9. doi: 10.1007/s00248-012-0173-0. Epub 2013 Jan 17.
Early steps in the emergence of the discipline of "Oceans and Human Health" are charted in the USA and discussed in relation to past and present marine environment and human health research activities in Europe. Differences in terminology are considered, as well as differences in circumstances related to the various seas of Europe and the intensity of human coastal activity and impact. Opportunities to progress interdisciplinary research are described, and the value of horizon scanning for the early identification of emerging issues is highlighted. The challenges facing researchers and policymakers addressing oceans and human health issues are outlined and some suggestions offered regarding how further progress in research and training into both the risks and benefits of Oceans and Human Health might be made on both sides of the Atlantic.
早期的“海洋与人类健康”学科发展历程在美国展开，并就欧洲过去和现在的海洋环境和人类健康研究活动进行了讨论。文中考虑了术语上的差异，以及与欧洲各海域相关的情况差异和人类沿海活动及影响的强度差异。文中还描述了推进跨学科研究的机会，并强调了进行远景扫描以早期识别新出现问题的价值。概述了研究人员和政策制定者在应对海洋和人类健康问题上面临的挑战，并就如何在大西洋两岸进一步推进海洋与人类健康风险和效益的研究和培训提出了一些建议。
