Marine protected areas aren’t as protected as you think

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By Joseph WintersSep 23, 2026, 4:30 am97 pts
Earlier this year, ocean conservation advocates celebrated what seemed like a major milestone: 10 percent of the Earth’s oceans had been officially designated as protected marine protected areas. In theory, this meant that world leaders had successfully implemented varying degrees of fishing restrictions and…

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