Comments on: Underwater Forest Vs. Underwater Chainsaw

By: Linda McCormick

Linda McCormick — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:06:14 +0000

Hi guys,
Totally agree with everyone’s comments. But, don’t you think that if people are going to continue logging to the extent that they are – and yes, mostly for profit or financial gain – that it’s good to have an alternative. That all eco systems are inter-related is completely irrelevant to these companies. Logging will continue until all the trees in the forest (or lake) are gone, if left unchecked.

Just look at the fishing industry. Everyone knows the damage being done there, yet people still love their sushi and seared tuna (even avid conservationists), and I double dare you to find a decent shoal of fish in the Mediterranean, a place that only about 30 years ago was teeming with huge fishy varieties.

People don’t learn they just keep on taking. That’s the way it is. So, as with anything, looking at new sustainable options can only be a good thing.

By: Di

Di — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 02:34:43 +0000

To attempt to make Triton look like a “good guy” when all they are doing is destroying more forests – just in different locations – is insulting. All ecosystems are inter-related. This is just another certain death for monetary gain.

By: Water logged « Continental Shelf

Water logged « Continental Shelf — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:12:39 +0000

[...] in particular, we hear a lot about logging. Here is a different take on the topic, however: underwater logging. A company called Triton Logging, based in British Columbia, uses a submersible called the Sawfish [...]

By: rick proser

rick proser — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:05:14 +0000

Since the tree fields in question arose from flooding, any water organisms currently residing there didn’t need those trees in the first place.

I believe any damage caused will be diminutive relatively to common methods of logging.

By: david

david — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:48:31 +0000

Is this true? Really could achieve it? There should be more people to show their concern

By: usd6

usd6 — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:46:09 +0000

If this initiative can be realized, then it is the benefit of mankind

By: Ryan Kennedy

Ryan Kennedy — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:16:44 +0000

Like anything else that’s supposedly an answer to logging, as long as it’s done sustainably… Someone would have to find out first how many species of whatever are reliant on the trees.

By: rick proser

rick proser — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:48:52 +0000

Great article Linda. Truth is in a monetary system people and organizations covet profit. And the persuit of profit creates adverse effects.For example corruption is not confined to politicians reaching for honey in the jar. A logging company allowed by legislation to harvest stupendous amounts of trees just because demand is up, must also be considered corrupt.

There are two possibilities. One is that alternative Triton and alike companies will dominate in the field and hopefully no irreversible disaster will occur. If not, an unpredictable chain of events caused by profound human intervention in the biosphere won’t be good at all. For our survival on this planet at first.

By: 3ARK

3ARK — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:15:31 +0000

Are these areas not also habitat for aquatic species? Impressive technology for sure, but perhaps it could be pleasing some conservationists while only putting more stress on another area?