Indonesia Expands Marine Protected Areas to Secure Future of Fisheries and Marine Mammals
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Indonesia Expands Marine Protected Areas to Secure Future of Fisheries and Marine Mammals

Indonesia is planning to establish Large-Scale Marine Protected Areas (LSMPAs) in the Banda Sea and West Sumatra waters as part of its goal to expand marine protected areas to 30% of its total waters by 2045. This initiative aims to restore fish stocks threatened by overfishing and overexploitation, and protect marine biodiversity.

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