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New research: We're not protecting our oceans as well as we think

New research: We're not protecting our oceans as well as we think
Phys.org Tuesday 08 September 2026, 13:00 UTC 1 min read
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Not so long ago, we thought the ocean was an inexhaustible resource. There would always be plenty more fish in the sea.

Not so long ago, we thought the ocean was an inexhaustible resource. There would always be plenty more fish in the sea.
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