:) President Obama announced creation of the world’s largest fully protected marine area on Sept. 25. Using his executive authority he has expanded the existing Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument to six times its current size, resulting in 490,000 square miles of protected marine environment. That’s larger than the states of Florida, Texas and California combined! The monument will be off limits to commercial fishing and other resource extraction activities, such as deep sea mining. However, recreational and traditional fishing will be allowed to continue, as they are consistent with the conservation goals of the Monument. Located in the central Pacific Ocean, the protected area is a critical marine ecosystem that supports both species and people. worldwildlife.org/stories/us-declares-world-s-largest-fully-protected-marine-reserve?utm_campaign=climate&&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook
Posted on: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 19:15:45 +0000
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