Australia expands Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve to over 300,000 sq km, increasing protected marine areas to 50% of Australian oceans.

Australia plans to quadruple the size of Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve in the Southern Ocean to over 300,000 square kilometers, increasing protected marine areas to over 50% of Australian oceans. The expansion will help safeguard globally significant habitats for endangered seabirds and seals, while also maintaining sustainable fishing activities in the region.

July 04, 2024
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