The Dominican Republic announced last week that it would officially protect 30.8% of its ocean. The welcomed news included the announcement of a critical trans-boundary Marine Protected Area (MPA), the first in the Caribbean, straddling the Colombian boundary on the Beata Ridge seamount.
Dan Crockett, Oceans and Climate Director of Blue Marine Foundation, said: “President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic has protected over 30% of their extraordinary marine environment, in the process creating a marine protected area that crosses international borders. This ambitious decision should build urgent momentum for the Caribbean and indeed global action towards 30% effective protection.”
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