Ocean conservation needs a Hippocratic oath – we must do no harm

Saving the oceans shouldn’t mean hurting people. Should marine conservation have its own code of conduct?Many professions – including doctors, lawyers and teachers – have a code of conduct to ensure fair practice and accountability. For example, doctors have a Hippocratic oath. Perhaps marine conservation should have one too?As marine conservation ramps up around the globe to achieve UN sustainable development goal (SDG) 14 – conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas