News Headline

Southern Ocean life is unique and needs protection

Source
The Conversation

Publication Date
2013-07-26

On the 16th of July, Russian delegates blocked proposals to create a marine protected area (MPA) in Antarctica’s Southern Ocean. The area involved, the Ross Sea, is often nicknamed “the last ocean,” as it is one of the largest and least touched areas of biodiversity in the world. Russia’s veto meant that plans to protect this area – plans that 24 countries supported and financed – were thwarted.

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http://theconversation.com/southern-ocean-life-is-unique-and-needs-protection-16216