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Most marine protected areas fail to curb fishing: Study

Most marine protected areas fail to curb fishing: Study
Phys.org Wednesday 14 October 2026, 18:40 UTC 1 min read
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Fishing is increasing in most marine reserves worldwide in spite of conservation pledges, a study published Wednesday found.

Fishing is increasing in most marine reserves worldwide in spite of conservation pledges, a study published Wednesday found.
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