South Africa | Conservationists press for more MPAs in Western Cape Province

Cape Town - Only 5% of South Africa’s ocean space is a marine protected area and concerned environmentalists across the Western Cape are campaigning for more marine areas to become protected due to its impact on the environment.

There are currently 22 marine protected areas around the Western Cape, including coastal and offshore areas.

https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/news/environmentalists-campaign-for-more-marine-areas-to-be-protected-31336786

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