Papua New Guinea Creates Vast Ocean Sanctuary Using Shark Research
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Papua New Guinea has established a massive marine protected area covering 214,000 square kilometers in the Bismarck Sea, safeguarding it from fishing and extractive industries. The Western Manus Marine Protected Area, comparable in size to the United Kingdom, represents a major conservation victory informed by shark tracking data. This no-take zone will help preserve critical ocean ecosystems and marine biodiversity.
Papua New Guinea has established a massive marine protected area covering 214,000 square kilometers in the Bismarck Sea, safeguarding it from fishing and extractive industries. The Western Manus Marine Protected Area, comparable in size to the United Kingdom, represents a major conservation victory informed by shark tracking data. This no-take zone will help preserve critical ocean ecosystems and marine biodiversity.