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Study reveals scale of extra MPAs needed to hit international targets for the ocean

Published 13:48 on June 3, 2025 / Last updated at 13:48 on June 3, 2025 / / Asia Pacific, EMEA (Africa), Nature & Biodiversity, US & Canada

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Additional marine protected areas (MPAs) totalling over 18 million square kilometres, an expanse greater than the size of Russia, are needed to protect 30% of the global ocean by 2030, according to a study released this week.
Additional marine protected areas (MPAs) totalling over 18 million square kilometres, an expanse greater than the size of Russia, are needed to protect 30% of the global ocean by 2030, according to a study released this week.


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