The sad truth about marine protected areas
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 Published On Jan 25, 2024

Meeting the global ‘30 by 30’ target of safeguarding 30% of oceans by 2030 is crucial to protecting our environment and will not occur without effective enforcement of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). However, nearly 60% of these MPAs have been unable to fully protect the ecosystems under their control due to enforcement challenges.

WildAid is leading a bold initiative to ensure these zones and the sustainable fisheries within them deliver on their conservation promise.
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