Portugal Creates Europe’s Largest Marine Reserve

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Takeaways:

  • Portugal recently announced the creation of the largest marine protected area in Europe.
  • This area would protect 2677 square kilometers around the Selvagens Islands.
  • The reserve expands existing protections that have been put in place for sea birds and will help move the world closer to the goal of protecting 30% of land and water by 2030.

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