A marine protected area can ban fishing boats. It cannot stop drifting gear

Mongabay
Jul 13, 2026, 6:29 am129 ptsTrending
For a marine protected area, a line on the map is supposed to carry legal weight. It tells fishing vessels where they may not go. It tells managers where their authority begins. It tells governments what they have promised to protect. In the open ocean, that line can be hard to defend. Fish move through it.…

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- x.com
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

Controversial Louisiana neoprene plant settles with feds 129

A marine protected area can ban fishing boats. It cannot stop drifting gear 128

As super El Niño draws global attention, the Indian Ocean may hold the key to Mediterranean climate extremes 128

Ballard’s GeoPura Deal Turns Private Hydrogen Losses Into Public Dilution 128

BYD reveals new Qin Max EV with Flash Charging aimed at young buyers 125

ENGWE 150-mile L16 Utility e-bike from $899, Segway Xyber e-bike + extra battery $1,400 off, Navimow i215 LiDAR robot, more 121

Himalayan snowfall has been miscalculated for years, here's how we found a new way to measure it 118

When disaster recovery becomes a way of life: Community disaster fatigue is on the rise with more frequent floods 114

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.