Is Portugal the most advanced country in the world for marine protection?
Environment Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho revealed the decision, to make a new marine protected area at the Gorringe Ridge, during a press conference at the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France.
The minister stressed that the Gorringe Ridge’s new status will bring Portugal closer to meeting the United Nations target of protecting 30% of its maritime area by 2030, increasing the protected area from 19% to 27%.
To watch the journey of designating a marine protected area, click below!
New Scientist
Is Portugal the most advanced country in the world for marine protection?
Environment Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho revealed the decision, to make a new marine protected area at the Gorringe Ridge, during a press conference at the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France.
The minister stressed that the Gorringe Ridge’s new status will bring Portugal closer to meeting the United Nations target of protecting 30% of its maritime area by 2030, increasing the protected area from 19% to 27%.
To watch the journey of designating a marine protected area, click below!
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