Eight per cent of US waters protected

New analysis shows that the majority of US MPAs allow human uses, including fishing, swimming and kayaking. Credit: NOAA

New analysis has shown that 8% of US waters are currently designated as marine protected areas (MPAs), with the vast majority of these areas open to fishing and other activities, according to NOAA.

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