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Palau considers reducing its ocean sanctuary from 80% to 50% for local, sustainable fishing.
Palau, a Pacific island with a population of 18,000, faces internal division over easing fishing restrictions established a decade ago when it closed 80% of its ocean to foreign fishing.
The country became a model of ocean conservation and its economy struggled due to these restrictions.
Current President Surangel Whipps Jr. now supports shrinking the sanctuary from 80 to 50% of Palau's ocean to allow for sustainable and locally-run fishing, while environmental protection experts believe it is possible to balance conservation efforts with generating revenue and job opportunities through a domestic fishing industry.
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Palau considera reducir su santuario oceánico del 80% al 50% para la pesca local sostenible.