One of the single most effective ways to protect marine habitat is Marine Protected Areas #MPAs. @TheWCS MPA Fund is seeking to protect a total of 1 million km2 of new MPAs, offering a lifeline to key marine ecosystems, habitats and species. #OurOcean 👉🏽https://t.co/iiofEBeh90 https://t.co/y6pGofDhKJ

2019-10-21 23:14:25

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Our Ocean 2019 – Marine Protected Areas Fund: Tailored Approaches to a Global Goal

“When we were thinking of a commitment in 2015-2016 we l ooked at the science,” says Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Executive Director of Marine Conservation Jason Patlis. “One of the single most effective ways to protect marine habitat is through Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Where they’re effective, you see very significant returns on biomass as well as increases in fish population and species abundance and diversity. The science is pretty compelling.” Patlis is explaining the rationale behind