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The UK Government agrees to create the world's largest marine reserve around the Pitcairn Islands, a UK Overseas Territory in the South Pacific

  • Terence P. Dawson

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    Abstract

    In March 2015, the UK Government announced their intention to create the World’s largest marine reserve in the territorial waters of the Pitcairn Islands in the Pacific Ocean. This achievement followed a concerted effort by a consortium of scientists, environmental campaigners and Members of Parliament, who engaged cooperatively in the building of the scientific evidence base and advocacy campaigns.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)108-112
    Number of pages5
    JournalPacific Conservation Biology
    Volume21
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 16 Jun 2015

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
      SDG 14 Life Below Water

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