Fundamental view of the ecological economics Ecological economists insist on remaining within the weight limits (or in nautical terms,respecting the Plimsoll line)determined by the ship design and the worst conditions it is likely to encounter, and making sure that all passengers have sufficient resources for a comfortable voyage. Once those two issues have been safely resolved,the hold is efficiently loaded.Fundamental view of the ecological economics ⚫ Ecological economists insist on remaining within the weight limits (or in nautical terms, respecting the Plimsoll line) determined by the ship design and the worst conditions it is likely to encounter, ⚫ and making sure that all passengers have sufficient resources for a comfortable voyage. ⚫ Once those two issues have been safely resolved, the hold is efficiently loaded