UK | MPA around South Georgia & South Sandwich islands expanded; 284,000 sq km to be no-take zone

The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) has announced a range of additional measures for its Marine Protected Area (MPA) which will greatly enhance the protection and conservation of the Territory’s rich marine biodiversity.

Drawing on the recommendations arising from the recent 5-yearly review of the South Georgia and & South Sandwich Islands Marine Protected Area, GSGSSI will extend the current Marine Protected Area legislation across its entire 1.24m km2 Maritime Zone.

http://en.mercopress.com/2019/02/08/south-georgia-extends-marine-protected-area-legislation-to-its-entire-maritime-zone

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