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Existing marine protected areas ineffective; 17,000 marine species under-protected

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Mongabay.com

Publication Date
2015-12-04

Marine species are grossly under-protected, according to a new study published Thursday in the journal Scientific Reports. Moreover, existing marine protected areas (MPAs) are insufficient and ineffective in protecting the world’s marine species, researchers found.

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http://news.mongabay.com/2015/12/existing-marine-protected-areas-ineffective-17000-marine-species-under-protected/