French Polynesia expands ocean protections to 30% of its waters

Mongabay
Jun 18, 2026, 1:14 am128 ptsTrending
The government of French Polynesia announced it is expanding the extent of ocean where extractive industries like seabed mining and industrial fishing will not be allowed. With this move, 30% of French Polynesia’s waters will now be fully protected. Last year on June 8, French Polynesia, a French overseas…

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