Six marine sanctuaries recognized as Blue Parks, four of them in Africa

Mongabay
Jun 24, 2026, 11:39 am50 ptsTrending
MOMBASA — At the Our Ocean conference in Mombasa, Kenya, a message echoed across sessions: Effective marine protected areas (MPAs) are critical to safeguarding oceans. The Blue Park Awards, instituted by the U.S.-based Marine Conservation Institute, shine a light on MPAs that are delivering on their promise.…

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