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Most marine protected areas see higher wastewater pollution than surrounding waters -study

Published 21:49 on April 2, 2026 / Last updated at 21:49 on April 2, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Middle East), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy)

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Wastewater pollution exposure is higher inside marine protected areas (MPAs) than in surrounding unprotected waters across most regions, with patterns varying geographically, a new study found.
Wastewater pollution exposure is higher inside marine protected areas (MPAs) than in surrounding unprotected waters across most regions, with patterns varying geographically, a new study found.


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