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Island could protect 30% of waters in marine plan

Island could protect 30% of waters in marine plan
BBC Science Wednesday 26 August 2026, 11:58 UTC 1 min read
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The proposal would give added protection to about 50 sq miles (128.8 sq km) of sea around Sark.

The proposal would give added protection to about 50 sq miles (128.8 sq km) of sea around Sark.
Sark (LOCATION)
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