Chile announces one of the largest marine parks in the world off the coast of Easter Island

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By Mike GaworeckiOct 6, 2015, 6:08 pm177 pts
Already known the world over for its famous moai statues, Easter Island might soon become just as recognized for ocean conservation. Chilean president Michelle Bachelet has announced a new marine park to be established off the coast of Easter Island, 4,000 kilometers (2,500 miles) west of mainland Chile in the…

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