Marine protected areas fall short of conservation goals, study finds

Research indicates that existing marine protected areas are failing to deliver the ecological and climate benefits promised, raising questions about their effectiveness in safeguarding ocean ecosystems.

First covered Sep 23, 2026 · 1:30 AM PT · 1 article

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3d Grist Marine protected areas aren’t as protected as you think

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cbd.int Cop 07 Dec En (cbd.int)

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marine-conservation.org Pike Et Al 2024 Conservation Letters (marine-conservation.org)

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Appeared in: 2026-09-23 (#14)

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