Very large and remote marine protected areas are popping up in the oceans and in the media. Are they valuable for the health of marine life and of humanity?
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Densely vegetated islets in the Republic of Palau, seen from the air. No less than 80% of the country's marine territory has been declared a fully protected marine reserve.
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We asked Matt Rand, director of the Pew Charitable Trusts’ Global Ocean Legacy Project, and Peter Jones from the University College of London to tackle the subject.
Densely vegetated islets in the Republic of Palau, seen from the air. No less than 80% of the country's marine territory has been declared a fully protected marine reserve.
Photo by Tan Yilmaz | Getty Image