Protected Area Highlight: Underwater volcanoes, hydrothermal vents and bubbling methane seeps off the British Colombia coast. A #MarineProtectedArea (MPA) west of Vancouver Island has documented novel ecosystems and potentially undescribed species.

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The Chàm Islands, 20km off the coast of Hội An ancient town, have been building the first ‘zero-waste and non-plastic’ site in Việt Nam by boosting recycling waste and saying 'no' to single-use plastic goods.

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San Juan, #PuertoRico 🇵🇷 The tiny Caribbean island of Dominica is creating the worlds first #MarineProtectedArea for one of Earth’s largest animals, the endangered #SpermWhale. Serving as a key nursing and feeding ground will be designated as a reserve 🐋 eu1.hubs.ly/H06gsJK0

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According to @BBCNews and @ESR_IR, #BlueWhales have returned to a region of the Indian Ocean where they were wiped out by Soviet whaling ships a half-century ago. Today more than 150,000 sq miles of ocean around the Seychelles is a #MarineProtectedArea. eu1.hubs.ly/H06nv5R0

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🇲🇽 Yucatán's commitment to conservation grows as Governor Mauricio Vila Dosal signs to protect over 30% of the state's territory by 2030. Key initiatives include expanding reserves, engaging local communities, and creating a new #MarineProtectedArea. 🌿🏖️
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Ecuador's Galapagos Marine Reserve harbors diverse marine life, but faces threats from industrial fishing. @Greenpeace calls for a high seas #MarineProtectedArea to safeguard this vital ecosystem. Urgent global ratification of the High Seas Treaty needed 🌊https://t.co/G2NES8tirt https://t.co/VJToXCAURs

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🇩🇴 Dominican Republic makes history, protecting over 3️⃣0️⃣% of its ocean including a groundbreaking trans-boundary #MarineProtectedArea. This bold move aligns with global biodiversity goals and sets a precedent for marine conservation worldwide. 🌊🐋
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#MarineProtectedArea Highlight: 🇵🇭
Siete Pecados Marine Park in Coron receives the esteemed #BlueParkAward at the Our Ocean Conference for its exceptional conservation efforts. This accolade highlights its dedication to preserving marine biodiversity. 🌊🏞️https://t.co/JS92o633K9 https://t.co/0CXZuBes9n

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🐬New study: Using the #MarineProtectedArea (MPA) Guide to examine the expected biodiversity outcomes from the world’s largest 100 MPAs. Highlights importance of increasing quality of MPAs alongside coverage to achieve Target 3 of the KM-GBF
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The @CapeNature1 and NRF team up to protect marine life. Using advanced technology, they maintain acoustic receivers in De Hoop #MarineProtectedArea to track marine animals. This data helps understand their behavior and inform conservation efforts.

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Join @IUCN and @IUCN_wcpa to explore the successes and challenges of establishing MPAs & marine OECMs.

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🇨🇴 Researchers advocate for a no-take zone off the Colombian coast to protect critically endangered scalloped bonnethead sharks. The study found the sharks remain in small areas, making them vulnerable to overfishing.
#MarineProtectedArea

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🇻🇳 The Chàm Islands #MarineProtectedArea in #VietNam has successfully protected coral reefs! Education and community involvement have been key to this success. 🐠

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The Chàm Islands #MarineProtectedArea in #VietNam has successfully protected coral reefs! Education and community involvement have been key to this success. 🐠 https://t.co/LIuavaUDuM

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The Marshall Islands just created a vast marine sanctuary, larger than Switzerland! 🐠 This protects pristine coral reefs, diverse marine life & boosts fish populations. A win for conservation and local communities! #MarineProtectedArea #OceanConservation

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🇸🇧 A monumental discovery! Scientists found the world's largest coral colony in the #SolomonIslands, highlighting the importance of local conservation efforts and offering hope for coral reef survival.
#MarineProtectedArea #MPA #OceanConservation

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🇦🇶 @seashepherd Antarctic mission now includes scientists gathering data on industrial krill fishings impact on whales, with the hope of implementing a #MarineProtectedArea. The research is vital for the Antarctic ecosystem & its vulnerable marine species

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