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World’s Largest Protected Marine Area Proposed in Australia

ecoworldly.com — Collectively a group of scientists, environmental groups, and former members of Australia’s navy have urged for the creation of a gigantic reserve that would ban fishing in a pristine 400,000 square mile area known as the Coral Sea– if approved, it will be the world’s largest protected marine area.

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  • inactive, on 09/11/2008, -0/+7This is great! I hope Australia do approve this protected area. It will have a huge impact on the conservation of coral reef ecosystems. In addition, this is important because the percentage of protected marine areas is extremely low worldwide. I am digging for this!
  • MorganMghee, on 09/11/2008, -0/+6Fabulous! Some of the most unique areas in the world there. Good on ya!
  • Manolyk, on 09/12/2008, -0/+3This is a great idea and I hope it goes through!
  • MacBookForMe, on 09/11/2008, -0/+3I would like to see this are to extend to the entire planet and to protect all life forms (including people)!
  • pinkpackrat, on 09/12/2008, -0/+2Excellent idea and much needed
  • simpsonmcf, on 09/12/2008, -0/+2Come on Australia make it happen

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