Wednesday, 14 September 2016

Environment News Alert: President Obama to designate first national marine monument off the East Coast

The move goes beyond recent expansion of a massive protected area in Hawaii, by protecting an area in America's traditional fishing grounds. Experts say an increase in protection is necessary to keep the oceans sustainable. But some local fishermen are angry.
   
 
News Alert Thu., Sep. 15, 2016 12:03 a.m.
 
 
President Obama to designate first national marine monument off the East Coast
The move goes beyond recent expansion of a massive protected area in Hawaii, by protecting an area in America's traditional fishing grounds. Experts say an increase in protection is necessary to keep the oceans sustainable. But some local fishermen are angry.
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