Americas > More than 190k new marine protected areas needed globally to reach 30×30 target, pre-print study says

More than 190k new marine protected areas needed globally to reach 30×30 target, pre-print study says

Published 14:00 on October 17, 2024  /  Last updated at 14:38 on October 16, 2024  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, Biodiversity, EMEA

Over 190,000 new marine protected areas (MPAs) must be established if the world is to meet the 30x30 marine protection target under the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), equivalent to 85 MPAs created every day until 2030, according to a study published Thursday.
Over 190,000 new marine protected areas (MPAs) must be established if the world is to meet the 30x30 marine protection target under the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), equivalent to 85 MPAs created every day until 2030, according to a study published Thursday.


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