Nearly three in four marine protected areas undermined by wastewater pollution

Mongabay
Apr 29, 2026, 6:45 am40 pts
Wastewater pollution levels are higher inside many marine protected areas than in nearby unprotected areas, according to a new study published in the journal Ocean & Coastal Management. The researchers also found that nearly three-quarters of all MPAs — more than 12,000 globally — are exposed to wastewater…

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