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Jersey Vastly Expands Marine Safeguards to Protect Over a Fifth of Its Waters
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The Isle of Jersey has increased its protected marine area by 15%, bringing nearly 22% of its territorial waters under new conservation rules. Effective September 1st, these measures restrict damaging fishing practices like trawling to preserve some of the island's most vulnerable and vital ocean habitats.
The Isle of Jersey has increased its protected marine area by 15%, bringing nearly 22% of its territorial waters under new conservation rules. Effective September 1st, these measures restrict damaging fishing practices like trawling to preserve some of the island’s most vulnerable and vital ocean habitats.