Dispatches from the South China Sea

The impact of continuous coastal development, reclamation, destruction of corals, overfishing and increased maritime traffic places all of us on the front lines of preserving our oceans. Marine biologists, who share a common language that cuts across political, economic and social differences, recognize that the sea's remarkable coral reefs, which provide food, jobs and protection against storms and floods, have suffered unprecedented rates of destruction in recent decades.

Dispatches from the South China Sea's blend of participatory research and field reportage paves the way for a transformation of policy and, provides a basis for the eventual resolution of some of today's major maritime conflicts.

From environmental damage at the hands of Chinese fishermen and military to the endangered coral reefs of the region, Dispatches from the South China Sea offers science-driven, cooperation-based solutions. James Borton purposefully and passionately argues that the South China Sea can become a body of water that unites, rather than divides.