One of the largest environmental disasters of the world is happening in the ocean and along our coasts. The causes are many and complex, and much knowledge about this spread over several universities all over the world. Every year large ocean floor areas are turned into underwater deserts. World society sees this, but has not been able to respond effectively. One resaon for this is the sectorial interests of large business groups or nations which have their activities in the ocean or under the seabed.